Taita Taveta Residents Told to Move From Flood-Prone Areas to Prevent Disaster - March 2026

Residents of Taita Taveta County are being urged to relocate from flood-prone areas to avert potential disasters amid concerns over the approaching rainy season. Flash floods have devastated Taita Taveta, leaving 348 households displaced and in urgent need of assistance. Nairobi leaders have expressed appreciation for the government's efforts in relocating residents from vulnerable riverbanks, seen as crucial for enhancing public safety. In contrast, residents of Ngenya Village in Lari are living in fear of landslides following heavy rainfall in the area.