Man Dies After Vehicle Swept Away While Attempting to Cross Kitengela River - March 2026

A man died after his vehicle was swept away by raging floodwaters while attempting to cross the Kitengela River last night. His body was 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 Nairobi, central, Rift Valley, Nyanza and western regions. Heavy rains in Nairobi caused widespread devastation with major roads submerged, leaving residents stranded and unable to reach their homes. 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.