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March 7, 2026
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Kenya Red Cross admits floods caught responders off guard as death toll rises to 28

Kenya Red Cross admits floods caught responders off guard as death toll rises to 28

Kenya Red Cross admits floods caught responders off guard as death toll rises to 28..

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The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has admitted that emergency responders were caught off guard by devastating floods, which have tragically claimed 28 lives. Unforeseen impacts and impassable roads significantly hampered rescue efforts.

  • The death toll has risen to 28, with some fatalities linked to other rain-related incidents like lightning strikes.
  • Ahmed Idris, KRCS Secretary General, acknowledged the impact exceeded anticipation.
  • The KRCS has reviewed and reorganized its response protocols, placing three emergency teams with rescue boats on standby in Nairobi.

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