Heavy rainfall has caused major rivers to burst their banks in Kenya, leading to flood emergencies in Kisumu, Tana River, and Uasin Gishu counties.

• At least 84 fatalities have been recorded due to recent flash floods nationwide.
• An emergency response team, including the Kenya Coast Guard Service and Kenya Red Cross, is conducting rescue operations in Kisumu.
• Areas like Kakola and Okanja in Kisumu are particularly affected by overflows from River Nyando, while River Tana has flooded farms and River Sosiani has impacted facilities in Uasin Gishu.

Kenya faces a potential return of the El Niño weather phenomenon later in 2026, according to a new climate outlook report.

• A 58-61 per cent probability of El Niño conditions is projected from June-December 2026.
• The Kenya Meteorological Department issued the warning based on their El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) outlook.
• This suggests potential for enhanced rainfall during the October-November-December short rains, particularly in eastern and central Kenya, with risks of flooding.

Tragedy struck in Eldoret after heavy rains triggered a landslide, resulting in the deaths of two children.

• The victims were two children.
• The incident occurred following heavy rains in Eldoret.
• This event highlights the dangers of adverse weather conditions in the region.

The death toll from floods in Kenya has risen to 85 following the tragic deaths of two children in a mudslide in Kitende, Makueni County.

• 85 people have now died due to the ongoing floods.
• The latest victims were two children buried when their home collapsed under mud.
• The incident occurred in the Kitende area of Makueni County.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has strongly criticized politicians for exploiting the banditry crisis for political mileage.

• CS Murkomen warned politicians against politicising banditry for personal gain.
• The Interior CS stated that some of these politicians previously held senior government positions but failed to resolve the issue.
• He asserted that these individuals now lack the moral authority to comment on the ongoing crisis.

River Nyando burst its banks on Tuesday, causing significant flooding in Ahero, Kisumu County.

• The incident occurred on Tuesday.
• The flooding impacts the Ahero region of Kisumu County.
• Further details are available in the full article.

The Kenyan government has issued a stern warning about the escalating floods across the country, urging citizens to exercise extreme caution.

• The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in the coming days, exacerbating the current flood situation.
• The National Disaster Management Centre is urging residents in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer ground immediately.
• Several areas, particularly in the Rift Valley and Western Kenya regions, have already experienced significant displacement and damage due to the ongoing adverse weather.