HIGHLIGHTS Several countries in Southern and Eastern Africa have reported a significant uptick in daily cases over the past week, including Kenya and South Africa. All countries in Southern and...
The EU has mobilised €3 million in emergency assistance to countries in East Africa that have been hit by heavy rainfall over the past weeks, triggering devastating landslides and floods. “In a...
Seasonal heavy rain in several parts of Kenya caused flooding and landslides, which killed approximately 285 people, as reported by national authorities. At least 810,655 people have been displaced...
On May 10th, 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, communities living around Mt. Rwenzori suffered a double tragedy when heavy rains caused massive destruction to property and lives. The banks of...
It was 2am when Jimmy Byaruhaga was startled awake by the sound of flowing water. “I immediately ran out of the house to check, only to find that we were already surrounded by water from all sides,...
Flooding concerns persist in parts of East Africa while parts of Southern Africa remain dry Africa Weather Hazards Spring breeding is expected to increase desert locust numbers in East Africa...
HIGHLIGHTS Several countries in Southern and Eastern Africa have reported a significant uptick in daily cases over the past week, including Kenya and South Africa. All countries in Southern and...
By Monitor Team Despite rain reducing in most parts of the country, many others continue to experience devastating effects of floods. The raging floods have claimed about 20 lives and left thousands...
Eunice Anyango Owino, Medical Entomologist at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi As soon as the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Kenya, the government banned public...
HIGHLIGHTS Several countries in Southern and Eastern Africa have reported a significant uptick in daily cases over the past week, including Kenya and South Africa. All countries in Southern and...