Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered the immediate rehabilitation of Nairobi Dam, citing urgent structural, environmental, and safety concerns that pose a significant flood risk to thousands of residents.

• The rehabilitation strategy includes clearing debris, conducting geotechnical surveys, and erecting a 30-meter protective barrier.
• Key figures involved include Governor Sakaja, alongside officials from the Water Resources Authority (WRA), the Nairobi Rivers Commission (NRC), and the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC).
• The dam, dating back to 1953, is severely affected by pollution, sewage, encroachment, and rogue settlements, which have created dangerous risks.

Kenya faces a potential return of the El Niño weather phenomenon later in 2026, according to a new climate outlook report.

• A 58-61 per cent probability of El Niño conditions is projected from June-December 2026.
• The Kenya Meteorological Department issued the warning based on their El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) outlook.
• This suggests potential for enhanced rainfall during the October-November-December short rains, particularly in eastern and central Kenya, with risks of flooding.

A court in Kericho has approved a 30-day detention for two suspects in connection with mysterious mass graves discovered at Makaburini.

• The suspects, identified as David Araka Makori and Richard Towett, will be held until April.
• The investigation is being conducted by the police.
• The detention aims to allow investigators more time to probe the circumstances surrounding the mass graves.

Tragedy struck in Eldoret after heavy rains triggered a landslide, resulting in the deaths of two children.

• The victims were two children.
• The incident occurred following heavy rains in Eldoret.
• This event highlights the dangers of adverse weather conditions in the region.

The death toll from floods in Kenya has risen to 85 following the tragic deaths of two children in a mudslide in Kitende, Makueni County.

• 85 people have now died due to the ongoing floods.
• The latest victims were two children buried when their home collapsed under mud.
• The incident occurred in the Kitende area of Makueni County.