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Originally published by The Standardtop
March 10, 2026
10h ago
Government told to help families identify flood victims
“The customer managed to jump and walk back but our friend was swept by the water as he tried to save his motorcycle,” Nzau said...
✨ Key Highlights
Families seeking information on relatives lost in recent floods are urging the Kenyan government to establish a national toll-free line for updates on missing persons and postmortem examinations. The call comes as postmortems are underway at Nairobi Funeral Home following heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding across the country.
- As of Tuesday, March 10, the death toll from the floods has risen to 49, with Nairobi County recording the highest number of fatalities at 27.
- Activist Fred Ojiro of Vocal Africa is advocating for better government communication and support for grieving families.
- A notable incident involves Martin Akani, a boda boda rider whose body was recovered and is awaiting transport for burial, highlighting the financial strain on affected families.
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