Nairobi, May 2 -- The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has issued an early warning to communities living near dams and rivers to relocate to higher ground to avoid loss of lives and property.

Managing Director Peter Njenga said the water level at Masinga Dam was recorded at 1,058.22 metres above sea level on May 2, 2024, against a full supply level of 1,056.50 metres. He said such levels were last recorded in 2020.

"We urge those still living near the dams and the Tana River to heed the government's call and move to safer areas," said Eng Njenga.

He said communities living in the Mbondoni site, Kithecu and Menguthe villages were also at risk.

However, Eng Njenga explained that the rise was due to a significant increase in...