At least 10 people have died in Nairobi following intense overnight rains that caused severe flooding. President William Ruto has deployed the military to assist in rescue efforts.

• Eight bodies have been recovered so far, including victims of electrocution.
• The military has been deployed to support search and rescue operations.
• Widespread flooding submerged roads and estates, damaging over 100 vehicles and causing significant disruption.

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have been deployed to Nairobi to bolster emergency response efforts following widespread flooding caused by persistent heavy rains.

• KDF mobilization is in support of the National Disaster Operations Centre and county emergency teams.
• The flooding has rendered several major roads impassable, stranding commuters and disrupting transport.
• The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts continued heavy rains until Monday, raising concerns for Nairobi and neighbouring counties like Kiambu and Kajiado.

Nairobi experienced severe flooding on Friday, March 6, evening, following heavy rainfall that submerged vehicles and businesses in the CBD and major highways. The Kenya Defence Forces and the Kenya Red Cross have been deployed to assist with rescue and traffic management.

• Major roads including Uhuru Highway, Mombasa Road, and Thika Superhighway were heavily affected, with vehicles and property submerged.
• Key responders include the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Military Rapid Response Unit and the Kenya Red Cross, who rescued 20 people from Kirinyaga Road.
• The flooding comes as the Kenya Met forecasts more heavy rainfall of up to 20mm in Nairobi and other regions, marking the start of the long rain season.

Nairobi faced severe traffic chaos and rescue operations on Friday night after heavy rains flooded major roads, trapping hundreds of vehicles and commuters.

• The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) were deployed to assist in evacuating motorists and passengers from submerged vehicles.
• The flooding highlighted the inadequacy of Nairobi's ageing drainage and sewer infrastructure, overwhelmed by modern urban expansion and waste dumping.
• Governor Johnson Sakaja has previously stated the drainage systems were not designed for current rainfall intensity, a situation exacerbated by warnings of intensifying rainfall.

At least 10 people have died in Nairobi following devastating flash floods that occurred on Friday, March 6.

• 10 deaths confirmed, with the toll potentially rising as searches continue.
• Nairobi Police Commander George Seda confirmed that 8 victims were swept away by floodwaters, while others died from electrocution or were trapped in their vehicles.
• Approximately 71 vehicles were damaged or stranded as major roads became impassable due to heavy flooding.

The Nairobi-Mombasa Highway experienced significant disruptions on Saturday after River Sultan Hamud burst its banks following heavy rainfall, causing extensive traffic jams. Separately, the Mai Mahiu-Narok Road was also affected by heavy rains and silt deposits, leading to closures and advisories from KeNHA.

• The Nairobi-Mombasa Highway closure near Sultan Hamud led to traffic queues stretching for several kilometres, impacting vital cargo transport.
• KeNHA is working to reopen the Mai Mahiu-Narok Road, which has been blocked due to silt deposits caused by continuous rainfall.
• Drivers have been advised to seek alternative routes, including the Makindu-Wote-Machakos route for the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway and the Ngong-Suswa Road for the Mai Mahiu-Narok Road.

Heavy rains have caused the Sondu-Miriu River to burst its banks, leading to significant flooding in Wang’chieng Ward, Kisumu County. The floodwaters have submerged homes and farms, impacting local communities.

• 381 households have been affected by the flooding.
• The Kenya Red Cross Society is providing support and deploying volunteers for early warnings.
• No casualties have been reported so far, but authorities urge caution due to ongoing heavy rains across the country.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that heavy rains will continue across many parts of the country through the weekend, March 7 and March 8.

• Isolated storms could bring between 40mm to 100mm of rainfall in some locations.
• The persistent rains increase the risk of flooding, landslides, and water contamination, potentially extending into early next week.
• Affected regions include Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado, Machakos, western Kenya, the Rift Valley highlands, and the coastal region, with widespread soil saturation already noted from the prolonged wet season beginning in mid-February.

Kenyans can now receive real-time rain and flood warnings every 15 minutes through a specialized mobile application, enhancing preparedness for sudden weather changes.

• The FASTA: Forecasting African Storms App provides near-real-time weather intelligence.
• The Kenya Meteorological Department developed the app to improve public access to timely weather information.
• The app offers a two-hour short-term predictive capability for storm movement and rainfall, aiding in disaster risk reduction.

The Kenyan government has ordered all sub-counties to establish immediate flood emergency response centres to manage the escalating impact of ongoing heavy rains and floods across the country.

• Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku directed the creation of these centres, emphasizing the need for prompt information on affected households.
• Every sub-county is mandated to set up a public information desk and emergency response centre with rapid response stations in every division.
• Kenyans are urged to exercise caution on roads and avoid crossing swollen rivers, especially in counties like Nairobi City County, which has experienced significant flooding.