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  • Kenya Met Warns of Rain in 41 Counties Over Next 5 Days as Flood Concerns Grow

    Kenya Met Warns of Rain in 41 Counties Over Next 5 Days as Flood Concerns Grow

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    Kenyans in 41 counties have been warned to prepare for rainfall over the next five days, with thunderstorms also expected in several parts of the country.

    Kenya Met

    The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) forecast rainfall between Saturday, October 31, and Wednesday, November 4, covering areas in the Coast, Central, Western, Rift Valley, Northern Kenya and Lake Victoria Basin regions.

    According to the five-day outlook, most areas will experience light to moderate rainfall, while 19 counties are expected to receive showers accompanied by thunderstorms.

    Along the Coast, Mombasa and Lamu are expected to receive showers on Saturday and Wednesday. Kwale and Kilifi will experience rainfall on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, while Tana River is forecast to receive rain on Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Kenya Met warns of rainfall in Nairobi and 45 other counties in next 24 hours, strong winds

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    Taita Taveta is also expected to experience showers on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Nairobi is among the counties set for moderate afternoon showers on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday. In Central Kenya, Nyeri is expected to receive moderate rainfall on Saturday and Tuesday, while Murang’a and Kiambu will also experience showers during the period.

    Other affected counties include Bomet, Kericho, Kakamega, Kisii, Narok, Nakuru, Laikipia, Samburu, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Baringo, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, Kisumu, Homa Bay and Migori.

    In the South-Eastern region, Machakos and Makueni are expected to receive moderate showers on Saturday, with additional rainfall forecast for Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

    The weatherman has forecast thunderstorms in 19 counties, mainly across the Rift Valley, Western Kenya and the Lake Victoria Basin.

    Residents in affected areas should prepare for changing weather conditions, particularly during the afternoons when showers and thunderstorms are expected.

    Kenya Met warns of rain in 41 counties over next 5 days, with thunderstorms in 19

    The forecast comes as Kenya enters the October-December short-rains season, with authorities monitoring changing weather patterns and issuing preparedness warnings.

    It also follows overnight downpours that triggered flash floods and traffic congestion in Nairobi and neighbouring counties, including Kiambu, Kajiado and Machakos.

    Source: TUKO.co.ke

  • Former Nation journalist Kitavi Mutua dies after snake bite

    Former Nation journalist Kitavi Mutua dies after snake bite

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    What you need to know:Journalist Kitavi Mutua, a long-serving Nation Media Group correspondent in Kitui before venturing into private business two years ago, is dead.Mr Mutua died on Friday while undergoing treatment at Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital.“Medics tried three times to resuscitate him after he suffered a cardiac arrest,” the family spokesperson, Faith Kithele, told the Daily Nation.

  • Affordable Housing Board Launches 21- Day Roadshow To Sensitise Residents on Available Units In Nairobi

    Affordable Housing Board Launches 21- Day Roadshow To Sensitise Residents on Available Units In Nairobi

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    In SummaryAffordable Housing Board launches 21- day roadshow to sensitise residents on available units In Nairobi.Speaking during the flag off ceremony held in Nairobi, AHB Chief Executive Officer Joe Mutugu urged residents to visit the roadshow stops and engage directly with programme officials.Beyond homeownership, the other benefits accrued from the Affordable Housing Programme include; creation of job and enterprise opportunities.

  • Man Charged With Murder After Abdillahi Farid Ali Stabbed to Death in Birmingham

    Man Charged With Murder After Abdillahi Farid Ali Stabbed to Death in Birmingham

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    Abdillahi Farid Ali, 43, was fatally stabbed in Small Heath on WednesdayBirmingham, England (HOL) — A 46-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of Abdillahi Farid Ali in Birmingham's Small Heath neighbourhood, as police increase their presence in the area and appeal for witnesses to assist the investigation.

  • Eastleigh Building Collapse: Questions Emerge Over Contractor as Woman’s Remains Recovered From Rubble

    Eastleigh Building Collapse: Questions Emerge Over Contractor as Woman’s Remains Recovered From Rubble

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    Fresh questions have emerged over the actual contractor behind the construction of the 18-storey building that collapsed in Eastleigh, Nairobi, as investigations point to the possible involvement of an unqualified individual in the project.Sources close to the investigations told Citizen TV that the construction may have been undertaken by an individual who is not registered as a contractor, raising concerns about compliance with construction regulations and the supervision of the project.

  • Nihan Breaks Silence After Viral Fight With Forex Trader Flossin, Makes Drug Use Allegations

    Nihan Breaks Silence After Viral Fight With Forex Trader Flossin, Makes Drug Use Allegations

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    Nihan has broken her silence following a viral livestream that raised concerns about her well-being after an alleged altercation with her boyfriend, popular forex trader Flossin.In her account of what allegedly transpired between the two, Nihan claimed that Flossin had been using drugs around the time of the incident.

  • Forex Trader Flossin Arrested Over Alleged Assault on Girlfriend Nihan

    Forex Trader Flossin Arrested Over Alleged Assault on Girlfriend Nihan

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    Popular forex trader Flossin has reportedly been arrested following allegations that he physically assaulted his girlfriend, Nihan, leaving her with serious injuries.Flossin is accused of subjecting Nihan to physical violence during an incident whose circumstances have not yet been fully established.The alleged assault has drawn attention online, with the incident raising renewed concerns about domestic violence and abuse in relationships.

  • Popular Nairobi Nightclub Al Fakher Hit by Roof Leak as Rainwater Pours Into Venue

    Popular Nairobi Nightclub Al Fakher Hit by Roof Leak as Rainwater Pours Into Venue

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    Popular Nairobi entertainment spot Al Fakher Lounge is experiencing a roof leakage problem, with rainwater reportedly finding its way into the venue and disrupting activities inside the establishment.The incident has raised questions about the condition of the club’s roofing, particularly as rainwater continues to enter the premises, potentially inconveniencing revellers and staff.

  • $750 ICE Snitching Rumor Sparks Fear Among Kenyans in USA

    $750 ICE Snitching Rumor Sparks Fear Among Kenyans in USA

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    The $750 ICE Snitching Rumor: Fear, Betrayal, and Growing Distrust Among Kenyans in America.For decades, Kenyan immigrants in the United States have relied on one another for friendship, employment opportunities, housing assistance, spiritual encouragement, and a sense of belonging far from home.

  • ‘If you don’t stop, they’ll kill all of us’: Somali pirates are back with a vengeance

    ‘If you don’t stop, they’ll kill all of us’: Somali pirates are back with a vengeance

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    Second engineer Syed Hussain Yousuf at his home in Karachi after being released. Javed Iqbal/CNNA knock at second engineer Syed Hussain Yousuf’s cabin door.“Pirate attack.”Gun shots.Three minutes later, a dozen pirates were aboard the Honour 25. They showed their guns to the diesel tanker’s crew.