At least three people are feared dead after being swept away by floodwaters following heavy rains in Nairobi on Monday and Tuesday night. The downpour caused widespread flooding, particularly around the Ruai Bypass, paralysing transport and submerging roads.

• Three people feared dead, with two reportedly swept away attempting to cross flooded roads on the Ruai Bypass on Tuesday.
• Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA).
• Flooding affected multiple areas including Ruai, Utawala, Parklands, Westlands, and Juja, with homes inundated and roads blocked by landslides and submerged vehicles.

The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) have been deployed to Nairobi for search-and-rescue operations following extensive flooding caused by ongoing long rains. The government has also ordered relocations in Nakuru and Tana River counties due to rising water levels.

• Over 100 homes submerged in Nairobi, affecting 650 households in Utawala alone.
• Operations involve the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF), Kenya Red Cross, and local administrators like Nairobi North County Commissioner Simon Onsumba.
• Water levels are rising along the Tana River, with Masinga Dam at full capacity and warnings issued for residents in flood-prone areas.

At least 700 households in Tana River County are facing potential displacement due to rising river levels, prompting warnings for residents to move to higher ground.

• More than 100 homes have already been submerged in parts of Kasarani, cutting off access routes like the Mwiki Bridge.
• County Commissioners such as Joseph Wamuti and Simon Osumba are overseeing the situation and rescue efforts.
• Emergency response teams, including the Kenya Defence Forces, are conducting evacuations and prioritizing vulnerable households amidst unpredictable weather conditions.