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March 24, 2026
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Rising rivers trigger flood emergency in Kisumu, Tana River, Uasin Gishu counties

Rising rivers trigger flood emergency in Kisumu, Tana River, Uasin Gishu counties

Two key rivers have burst their banks triggering flooding in parts of Tana River and Kisumu counties. According to a statement by the Ministry of Interior, River Nyando has burst it’s banks and the rising water levels have resulted in overflow and spillover across multiple loca..

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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.

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