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.

• At least 25 fatalities have been confirmed, including 21 men and 2 children in Nairobi, and 2 deaths in Kitui County.
• The government, through a multi-agency emergency response team led by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and supported by the Kenya Defence Forces, is distributing food from national strategic reserves and essential supplies.
• Approximately 3,500 households in Nairobi and 381 households in Kisumu have been affected or displaced, with 15 schools in Nairobi also impacted.

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.

• 23 people confirmed dead due to the floods.
• Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is spearheading the response.
• The Kenya Metrological Department had warned of intense rainfall, highlighting inadequate drainage systems.

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.

Kenya's Ministry of Health has issued alerts for potential outbreaks of cholera, malaria, and other diseases due to ongoing heavy rains and flooding across several regions.

• Potential outbreaks include cholera, typhoid, malaria, dengue, and respiratory illnesses.
• The alert was issued by Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni on Sunday, March 7.
• The ministry advises the public to take precautions such as drinking boiled water, practicing hand hygiene, using mosquito nets, and avoiding flooded areas, while county health teams are urged to enhance surveillance.

The Kenyan government is intensifying child protection measures as ongoing heavy rains and floods threaten vulnerable children nationwide, with a particular focus on those under five.

• At least 23 people have died in Nairobi due to floods caused by recent heavy rains.
• Children Services PS Carren Ageng’o detailed coordinated emergency support efforts involving counties, humanitarian agencies, and community partners.
• Parents, caregivers, and school authorities are urged to keep children safe and warm, and to contact the National Child Helpline 116 for distressed children.