🌍 Kenya’s 2024 Floods: What the Data Reveals & Why It Matters

Kenya experienced some of its most devastating floods in 2024, displacing thousands and causing widespread destruction. Using CHIRPS precipitation data in Google Earth Engine, this analysis uncovers alarming trends in rainfall extremes, public health impacts, and the urgent need for climate resilience.

• ✅ Mapping rainfall patterns.
• ✅ Understanding flood-related health risks.
• ✅ How data can help us prepare for the future.

🌧 Nairobi’s Rainfall Trends: A Data-Driven Approach to Public Health and Climate Resilience

Nairobi’s rainfall patterns are shifting, affecting water security, public health, and urban resilience. A decade-long analysis using CHIRPS data reveals more dry days, intensifying rainfall, and seasonal changes—all impacting disease outbreaks and infrastructure.

• ✅ Key precipitation trends from 2014–2024.
• ✅ Rising risks of waterborne diseases and flooding.
• ✅ The urgent need for climate-informed urban planning.