NAIROBI Top Stories

Indonesia calls for stronger forest management at Nairobi FCLP meeting2026-03-09
Antara News: Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government called for stronger global action to improve forest management at the All-Member Meeting of the Forest & Climate Leaders' Partnership (FCLP) in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 3–5. Haruni Krisnawati, climate...
Kenya: Muli Demands Probe Into Nairobi Drainage Failures After Floods Kill Over 20 People2026-03-09
All Africa: Nairobi -- National Liberal Party (NLP)...
Kenya: Floods Damage Nairobi Water Pipelines, Disrupt Supply2026-03-09
All Africa: Nairobi -- Residents in several Nairobi estates are grappling with water supply disruptions after heavy rains damaged key distribution pipelines, the Nairobi CityWater and Sewerage Company has said. ......
Kenya: Nairobi Bears Brunt of Weekend Downpours As Floods Sweep Across the City2026-03-09
All Africa: Nairobi -- Nairobi experienced...
Kenya: Heavy Rains and Flash Floods in Kenya Kill At Least 23 in Nairobi2026-03-09
All Africa: At least 23 people have been killed in flash flooding in Nairobi, police said Saturday, as search and rescue operations continued amid widespread devastation. ......
Flash floods leave 28 dead in Nairobi, disrupt flights2026-03-09
China Daily: NAIROBI — At least 28 people have died after flash flooding in the Kenyan capital caused flight disruption and left motorists stranded for hours. GeorgeSeda, the police chief in Nairobi, said some of the victims were drowned and others were electrocuted. He...
Feature: China-backed school inspires girls from Nairobi's slums to dream big2026-03-09
People Daily: NAIROBI, March 8 (Xinhua) -- Growing up in the Mathare slums of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, 16-year-old Kessy Ann Anyango dreams of becoming a doctor, a goal she hopes to achieve through science education at a China-backed school. Kessy is a student at...
Flash floods in Nairobi, Kenya kill 28 (UPDATE)2026-03-08
Sott: Aid workers ‌pulled bodies from floodwaters across Nairobi on Saturday after overnight flash floods killed at least...
‘History longs to heal’: how Africa hopes to advance campaign for reparative justice2026-03-08
The Guardian: At festival in Kenya, artists and writers discuss role arts can play in continent’s growing push for redress over colonial crimes...
Chinese firm opens Nairobi Expressway free to aid motorists stranded by floods2026-03-08
People Daily: NAIROBI, March 7 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese firm operating the NairobiExpressway opened the toll road free of charge on Friday evening to help stranded motorists and commuters reach their destinations after heavy rains caused severe traffic gridlock in Kenya's...
Golden chance for India to exorcise the bad memories of Ahmedabad 2023, Nairobi 2000 and ...2026-03-08
Hindustan Times: These three venues...
At least 25 dead in Kenya after heavy rain brings flash floods and flight disruption ...2026-03-08
Newsday: NAIROBI, Kenya — At least 25 people have died after flash flooding in the Kenyan capital caused flight disruption and left motorists stranded for hours. GeorgeSeda, the police chief in Nairobi, said some of the victims were drowned and others were...
At least 25 dead in Kenya after heavy rain brings flash flooding to Nairobi2026-03-07
The Los Angeles Times: At least 25 people have died after flash flooding in the Kenyan capital caused flight disruption and left motorists stranded for hours. GeorgeSeda, the police chief in Nairobi, said some of the victims were drowned and others were electrocuted. He warned that...
23 Dead In Nairobi Flooding After Heavy Rains2026-03-07
Emirates 24/7: At least 23 people have been killed in Nairobi after heavy rain...