Floods Death Toll Hits 49, Damages 16 Police Stations - March 2026

Heavy rainfall across Kenya has resulted in a tragic rise in the death toll to 49 people, with widespread displacement and significant property damage reported. The devastating downpours have led to 16 police stations being damaged. Families have been arriving at the Nairobi City Mortuary for four days to identify the bodies of loved ones lost in devastating floods that swept through Nairobi on Friday. Over 500 residents in Osodo, Homa Bay County, have been displaced and are seeking refuge in local churches after the Miriu River burst its banks. The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast continued rains, with some areas expected to experience above-average downpours over the next seven days.

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Floods Death Toll Hits 49, Damages 16 Police Stations, Police Says

Heavy rainfall across Kenya has resulted in a tragic rise in the death toll to 49 people. The devastating downpours have also led to widespread displacement and significant property damage.

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