Mudavadi Pledges Urgent Action After Deadly Nairobi Floods Kill 23: Following deadly overnight floods in Nairobi that claimed 23 lives, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has pledged urgent and coordinated action to address the disaster's root causes. President William Ruto has announced urgent government measures to aid families affected by severe flooding in Nairobi and across the country, following torrential rains on March 7, 2026. Kenya is experiencing widespread devastation due to heavy rains, resulting in deaths, displacement, and significant property damage, with the current situation highlighting a failure to implement adequate mitigation measures despite repeated warnings from the Kenya Meteorological Department. Additionally, Kenyans can now receive real-time rain and flood warnings every 15 minutes through a specialized mobile application, enhancing preparedness for sudden weather changes. Man Dies After Vehicle Swept Away While Attempting to Cross Kitengela River: A man has died after his vehicle was swept away by raging floodwaters while attempting to cross the Kitengela River last night. His body was later recovered from the river, trapped inside the wreckage. The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall expected to continue for the next three days across several regions including Nairobi, central, Rift Valley, Nyanza and western regions. Heavy rains in Nairobi caused widespread devastation and massive floods, with major roads submerged leaving residents stranded and unable to reach their homes. The heavy rains have disrupted activities in Nairobi, leaving residents counting losses after widespread flooding. Concerns are mounting over potential further disasters as heavy rains continue to lash across Kenya, with the nation bracing for more hardship as the relentless downpour shows no signs of abating. Ruto Hands Over EAC Chairperson Position to Museveni at Arusha Summit: President William Ruto has handed over the Chairperson position of the East African Community (EAC) to Yoweri Museveni of Uganda during a summit held in Arusha, Tanzania. At the East African Community Summit, outgoing Chair President Ruto unveiled significant funding reforms for the bloc. These changes aim to address the community's substantial operating deficit. Meanwhile, Kenyan opposition leaders have strongly criticized the government following widespread floods and devastating losses across the country.