Deaths Reported as Floods Wreak Havoc in Nairobi
The reports come even as heavy rains continue to hit different parts of the country, with floods leaving motorists and commuters stranded on the roads...
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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.
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Deaths Reported as Floods Wreak Havoc in Nairobi - April 2026
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, paralyzing transport and submerging roads. The Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) have been deployed to Nairobi for search-and-rescue operations following extensive flooding that submerged around 100 homes in Kasarani. The National Police Service (NPS) has issued warnings about potential widespread flooding in over 10 Nairobi estates due to persistent heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration has issued an overflow alert for the Seven Forks dams due to heavy rainfall upstream, warning residents along the Lower Tana River to move to higher ground. At least 700 households in Tana River County are facing potential displacement due to rising river levels. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has also closed a section of the Iten-Kabarnet Road due to a landslide caused by heavy rainfall.
