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[UN News] Top UN officials called on Monday for swift action to combat the El Niño extreme weather events that are currently devastating southern Africa and other regions with flooding and drought.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Businessman Nazir Jinnah has called on the Government to move with speed and alleviate the suffering of Kenyans affected by the ongoing heavy rains.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has announced waiver on medical bills for victims of Mai Mahiu dam tragedy.

[DW] The disaster has also damaged infrastructure, including the destruction of roads, bridges and cancellation of school lessons across the country. Thousands have also been displaced due to rains in the country.

[Daily Trust] During the summer, it is very important for poultry producers to be mindful of the effects warmer temperatures can have on their flocks.

[Capital FM] Nakuru -- Ten bodies have been pulled out in ongoing search after the Mai Mahiu dam tragedy.

[Seychelles News Agency] Work is expected to begin this week on the natural disaster mitigation plans for Seychelles around the main island of Mahe following recommendations from experts from Switzerland on how to prevent rockslides, landslides and other such disasters.

[The Conversation Africa] Our addiction to plastics is trashing the planet, exacerbating global heating and threatening our very survival. Since 2022, the UN has been convening negotiations on a Plastics Treaty to address this crisis.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has urged members of the public to exercise cation and avoid risking their lives by driving through or walking in moving waters.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Nairobi County Government has waived statutory fees for renovations and repair of buildings due flood related destruction as a move to augment flood response.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority(TARDA) has urged residents to exercise vigilance following the overflowing of the Masinga dam due to heavy rains.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Red Cross - Nairobi has called out for food and nonfood contributions to the families affected by floods in different parts of the city.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has urged county governments to clear storm drains of material hindering the free flow of rainwater and receiving flowing water bodies.

[Nile Post] A successful COP29 hinges on reaching a new and ambitious climate finance agreement that satisfies the demands of developing countries.

[AI London] Speaking ahead of the inaugural board meeting of the new international Loss and Damage Fund for climate change next week, Amnesty International's Climate Advisor Ann Harrison said:

[Daily Trust] Expert offers advice

[Daily Maverick] Among the longest-living insects, the ant population could be threatened as extreme heat sweeps across the globe due to the deepening climate crisis.

[RFI] At least 155 people have died in floods and landslides in Tanzania following weeks of heavy rain that has pounded East Africa. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said the El Nino climate pattern had worsened the ongoing rainy season.

[VOA] Torrential rain and flooding in Tanzania have caused 155 deaths and 236 injuries while affecting more than 200,000 others, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa told parliament on Thursday.

[WFP] World Food Programme enables refugee and local women to challenge gender norms in conservative pastoralist communities