The government sent military and police helicopters to help those affected by the floods, but the scope of the disaster was not yet clear.
Tag: Nairobi (Kenya)
School Collapses in Kenya, Killing at Least 7 Students
The wooden structure at Precious Talent Top School crumbled as the school day began on Monday, officials said.
‘My Heart Is on Fire’: Ethiopian Airlines Victims Embodied Kenya’s Ambitions
Five family members spanning three generations were among those who illustrated the nation’s growth and ambitious integration into the world economy.
A Passenger Missed the Fatal Ethiopian Airlines Flight by 2 Minutes
Antonis Mavropoulos was upset at missing his connection, but it turned out to be the luckiest delay of his life. The flight crashed, killing 157 people.
Aftermath of Deadly Ethiopian Airlines Plane Crash
At least 150 people were killed when Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed early Sunday. It was the second such disaster involving a brand-new Boeing 737 Max 8 in months.
Victims of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Came From at Least 30 Nations
The dead included at least 32 Kenyans; 18 Canadians; nine Ethiopians; eight each from the United States, China and Italy; and seven each from France and Britain.
Ethiopian Airlines Plane Is the 2nd Boeing Max 8 to Crash in Months
The flight that killed all 157 people on board was en route from the Ethiopian capital to Nairobi, Kenya. It lost contact six minutes after take off, the airline said.
A Battle Cry Seldom Heard These Days: The Palestinian Cause
Two recent militant attacks in Africa invoked the plight of the Palestinians, after the United States moved its Israel embassy to Jerusalem.
Bulletin Board: Why The Times Published a Disturbing Photo of Dead Bodies After an Attack in Nairobi
Including a graphic photo, particularly of a dead body, is never an easy decision. Our director of photography and our National editor give insight into how and when we make these tough calls.
Nairobi Attack Yields 11 Arrests
The assault which was claimed by the Shabab, an affiliate of Al Qaeda, killed at least 21 people, including a police officer.