Kenya has postponed the reopening of its schools by one week due to ongoing flooding caused by heavy rains, as flood-related deaths since mid-March in the East African country neared 100. Some schools remained “adversely affected” by the flooding, the Education Ministry said Sunday night. Local media reported that more than 100 schools were flooded, […] The post Kenya
The country has been pummeled by heavy rains that have caused widespread flooding, part of a broader deluge that has devastated segments of East Africa.
Kenya is experiencing heavy rain that has disrupted normal business across the country, resulting in the destruction of property and the loss of 44 lives so far, according to Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS). According to the KRCS, the downpours have affected the lives of about 60,000 people. In the Mathare slums of Nairobi, the […] The post Kenya: 44 people die due to flooding appeared
Asanteman, led by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has received the royal golden artifacts which were looted during the Sagrenti War of 1874 at a grand ‘kuntukuni’ durbar at Manhyia, Kumasi. The seven items, about 400,000 ounces of gold worth £2billion, were presented to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II by a five-member delegation from the […] The post Asanteman receives
The African Business Bureau (ABB) has donated GH¢30,000 to Citi FM/Cit TV’s relief campaign to support the resettlement of victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage. ABB is the first Tema-based business accelerator that provides business creators with training, talent management, and business support services to accelerate their growth. While presenting the money, the manager of […] The post Akosombo
The Ministry of Works and Housing has announced that the government’s initiative to implement an Accra Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) is a crucial component of its efforts to mitigate flooding in the capital. The Sector Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye, highlighted the government’s commitment to providing necessary resources to all relevant agencies responsible for raising awareness […] The post Works
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