Munyakho, the son of veteran Kenyan journalist Dorothy Kweyu, was sentenced to death in 2011 after a fatal altercation with a colleague that resulted in both parties sustaining stab wounds; however, only Munyakho survived.
The migrants reported that the smugglers abandoned them to avoid roadblocks set up along the Isiolo-Nairobi highway, a common route used for smuggling activities.
In addition to commemorating the victims, the day will also be marked by nationwide tree planting activities aimed at combating the effects of climate change.
By this morning, the Kenya Red Cross confirmed that all tenants of the collapsed building had been accounted for, alleviating earlier concerns of numerous casualties.
The forceful eviction, which began last Tuesday, has escalated tensions in Nairobi’s riverside settlements.
The Government Spokesman, Isaac Mwaura, announced on Sunday, May 5, that the floods have affected over 223,000 people across the nation.
Alongside Major General Ahmed, President Ruto also announced the appointment of General Charles Kahariri as the new head of the armed forces, filling the vacancy left by the late military chief.
The Kenya Red Cross successfully rescued 36 people by air and an additional 25 by land, collaborating with Narok County government which deployed two helicopters for the operation.
The president's declaration comes as the region grapples with one of the most severe rainy seasons in years, which has already claimed the lives of at least 170 people across the country.
The issue began on April 19, when two employees of Kenya Airways were detained by the Military Detection of Anti-Homeland Activities (DEMIAP) on allegations related to "missing customs documentation on valuable cargo," according to the airline.
The disaster cut off a major road and left a trail of debris, mud, and uprooted trees, severely impacting the local community and transportation.
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government has announced a delay in the reopening of schools by one week in response to ongoing severe flooding that has resulted in the deaths of more than 80 people. Originally scheduled to resume for the second term on April 29, all schools will now reopen
The discussions feature a divide in perspectives. A "high ambition coalition" of countries advocates for stringent measures including cutting down on plastic production and the use of harmful chemicals.
The airline has expressed frustration, stating that despite numerous attempts to clarify the situation to the military officers, their explanations were disregarded. The detained staff were only allowed a brief visit by Kenyan embassy officials and a team from the airline last Tuesday.
Efforts to combat the disease traditionally include the distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets, spraying breeding areas, and promoting prompt diagnosis and treatment.
The senator sounded the alarm on the social media platform X, posting footage that shows a neighbourhood completely inundated by muddy floodwaters, with residents visibly trapped on rooftops.
