Heavy Rains Cause Damage to Nairobi CBD Buildings - March 2026

Visible cracks and crumbling walls in Nairobi CBD buildings are causing fear as heavy rains lead to flooding and raise concerns about structural safety. Several vehicles plunged into an unmarked trench on University Way on Friday night, causing outrage against the Kenya National Highways Authority following overnight flooding. Nairobi County demolished public lavatories and adjacent businesses near the National Archives overnight on Friday, March 20, sparking outrage among local traders and residents who were left counting losses.

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Fear as Cracks Emerge in Nairobi CBD Buildings Amid Heavy Rains

Visible cracks and crumbling walls in Nairobi CBD buildings are causing fear as heavy rains lead to flooding and raise concerns about structural safety.

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