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Originally published by Capital Newstop
May 8, 2026
1w ago
Caution urged as Met agency projects intensified rains amid deadly Murang’a landslides

Authorities urge caution after Murang’a landslides kill one and displace hundreds, as Kenya Met warns of intensified rainfall across high-risk regions...
✨ Key Highlights
Deadly landslides in Murang’a have prompted a government warning for increased vigilance in landslide-prone areas, coinciding with the Kenya Meteorological Department's forecast of intensified rainfall across several regions.
- At least one person has died and approximately 200 households are facing relocation due to the Murang'a landslides.
- The Kenya Meteorological Department projects heavy rainfall exceeding 20mm within 24 hours between May 8 and May 14.
- Residents in high-risk counties, including Nyeri, Kiambu, Murang’a, and Nairobi, are urged to exercise extreme caution, especially near hilly terrains.
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