The death toll from ongoing floods across Kenya has tragically risen to 71, with the National Police Service (NPS) reporting five additional fatalities.

• Nairobi County is the hardest hit, accounting for 36 of the total deaths.
• The floods have destroyed homes and displaced approximately 2,622 families.
• NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga urges public caution and vigilance as rains are projected to continue.

Traders at Nairobi's Toi Market are alleging that the recent fire was a deliberate act aimed at evicting them from their stalls in Kibera.

• The traders claim the fire is a conspiracy to force them out of the market.
• The incident involves traders of Toi Market and has implications for their livelihood in Kibera.
• The article from Daily Nation and reported by NTV Kenya will provide further details on the alleged plot.

Nairobi Governor Sakaja has launched a 48-hour flood response plan following devastating rains that have significantly impacted the city.

• The plan aims to coordinate immediate relief efforts and assess the damage caused by the heavy downpours.
• Key figures involved include Governor Sakaja and various city disaster management teams.
• The response is a direct consequence of the severe flooding experienced in Nairobi, prompting urgent action from authorities.

Tragedy struck in Nairobi's Shauri Moyo estate after a condemned building collapsed, resulting in the deaths of four people.

• Four lives were lost in the incident.
• The building was previously declared condemned by authorities.
• The collapse occurred in the Shauri Moyo area of Nairobi.

Recent heavy rains in Kenya have caused widespread flooding, submerging vehicles and leading motorists to question their insurance coverage. Britam, a leading insurance provider, has clarified what happens to car insurance claims when vehicles are flood-damaged.

• Comprehensive motor insurance is essential, as it covers flood damage, unlike third-party policies which offer no recourse for the owner's vehicle.
• Britam's comprehensive policy covers theft, fire, accidental damage (including floods), total loss, and third-party liabilities.
• Motorists are advised to prioritize safety by vacating flooded vehicles immediately and avoiding starting the engine.
• The insurer now offers a fast, AI-powered claims process that can settle minor damages in approximately two hours.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy rains and isolated thunderstorms across several parts of the country starting Thursday.

• Heavy downpours are anticipated in regions including the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the South-eastern lowlands, and the Coast.
• The Kenya Meteorological Department issued the forecast, advising caution in affected areas.
• Specific counties like Nandi, Kakamega, Kisumu, Narok, Nyeri, Murang’a, Nairobi, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado, Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale are expected to experience varying degrees of rainfall.