President William Ruto has announced urgent government measures to aid families affected by severe flooding in Nairobi and across the country, following torrential rains on March 7, 2026.

• At least 25 fatalities have been confirmed, including 21 men and 2 children in Nairobi, and 2 deaths in Kitui County.
• The government, through a multi-agency emergency response team led by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and supported by the Kenya Defence Forces, is distributing food from national strategic reserves and essential supplies.
• Approximately 3,500 households in Nairobi and 381 households in Kisumu have been affected or displaced, with 15 schools in Nairobi also impacted.