Topic: El Niño
Kenyans face potential Sh7 fuel levy increase amid economic struggles
Jun 20, 2024 at 10:44 AM
In a recent development, the Kenyan government has proposed a substantial increase in the road maintenance levy, potentially leading to higher fuel prices....
Nyakang’o rejects state spending spree, withholds Sh47 billion amid scrutiny
Feb 21, 2024 at 06:35 PM
The Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang'o slammed the brakes on the spending plans of the State House, 18 ministries, and various agencies, rejecting a staggering Sh47 bill...
Govt announces allocation of Sh625.8 million for flood relief in eight counties
Nov 30, 2023 at 01:50 PM
The Kenyan government has announced the disbursement of Sh625.8 million to assist 500,000 individuals in eight counties grappling with the ongoing flood crisis, according to statem...
William Ruto's Cabinet outlines belated El Niño response as death toll clocks 78
Nov 27, 2023 at 07:04 PM
As the death toll from the El-Nino-induced extreme weather conditions reached 78, the State has belatedly convened an Emergency Session of Cabinet to outline a comprehensive respon...
Danger looms as Kamburu, Masinga Dams near overflow amid El-Nino rains
Nov 25, 2023 at 04:49 PM
As the spectre of an overflowing disaster looms over Machakos County, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Davis Chirchir, issued a stark warning on Saturday about the escal...
Governors tell off DP Rigathi Gachagua over Sh10 billion El Niño mitigation cash
Nov 22, 2023 at 01:36 PM
The Council of Governors has accused Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of misleading the country that the national government had disbursed to counties Sh10 billion for El Niño pr...
Controller of Budget exposes over-budgeting, secret public debt at Treasury
Nov 02, 2023 at 08:36 AM
The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) has raised significant concerns about over-budgeting of state employee wages and undisclosed public debt arrangements within the Natio...
EACC warns against misuse of El Niño mitigation funds, irregular procurement
Oct 03, 2023 at 02:34 PM
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has warned against irregular procurement and misuse of public funds in mitigation measures for the anticipated El Niño rains....
CoG wants half of National Contingency Fund set aside for El Niño mitigation
Sep 28, 2023 at 07:59 PM
The Council of Governors (CoG) has formally requested the national government to allocate a significant portion of the National Contingency Fund for the purpose of preparedness and...
Govt to convene National Emergency Response Committee to prepare for El Niño rains
Sep 19, 2023 at 03:26 PM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken a proactive stance in safeguarding Kenya against the impending El Niño rains by announcing the convening of the National Emergency Resp...
Children displaced by climate-induced disasters rose sevenfold in Kenya in 2022
Sep 05, 2023 at 09:39 PM
Save the Children, an international child rights organization has revealed alarming statistics indicating a sevenfold increase in the number of children in Kenya displaced within t...
