Heavy Rains Claim 10 Lives as Floods, Landslides Disrupt Transport
Kenya Met has warned that rains are set to continue until mid-May, even as families and businesses count losses from the floods...
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Heavy rains have caused widespread devastation across Kenya, resulting in at least 10 fatalities due to floods and landslides. The National Police Service reported the casualties and significant infrastructure damage.
- At least 10 people have died.
- The Eastern region has been the most severely affected, with 7 deaths reported there.
- Two bridges, Mwena Bridge in Kwale County and Ngomeni Bridge in Kitui County, have been damaged, crippling transport infrastructure.
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Heavy Rains Cause Fatalities and Transport Disruption Across Kenya - May 2026
Heavy rains across Kenya have resulted in at least 10 fatalities nationwide, with the Eastern region bearing the brunt of the impact. A section of the Iten-Kabarnet Road has been blocked by a landslide near Kolol due to heavy rainfall, causing significant disruption to transport. Intense rainfall has also caused severe flooding in several areas, submerging homes in Syokimau, Kiambu, and Nairobi, with swept-away vehicles and submerged businesses reported. The National Police Service reported the casualties and significant infrastructure damage as thousands continue to flee their homes.
