March 9 - March 15, 2026
Top Kenya news stories for the week of Monday, March 9 to Sunday, March 15, 2026, organized by weekday.
Monday
March 9
Kenya flood toll rises to 42 as government pledges support for affected families - March 2026
The national death toll from recent floods in Kenya has tragically risen to 42, with Nairobi bearing the brunt of the disaster's impact. The Interior Ministry is urging residents to check the Nairobi City Mortuary for unidentified loved ones, which currently holds 27 fatalities including 22 males, 3 females, and 2 children awaiting identification. Heavy rains have caused flooding in Central Kenya displacing at least 48 households with one child feared dead. The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts rains will decrease in intensity starting March 10, though moderate to heavy showers will persist. Governor Sakaja has declared the floods a national disaster and defended the controversial relocation of residents from riverbanks last year as a necessary measure to save lives.
Come with Respect - Kindiki Warns Gachagua - March 2026
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki fiercely criticized his predecessor, former DP Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of political incitement and divisive tactics during a rally in Meru County. Kindiki explicitly warned Gachagua to "come with respect," signaling intensifying political tensions within Kenya's leadership. Following deadly floods in Nairobi that claimed 26 lives and displaced 800 households, National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli is demanding a transparent audit of the city's drainage and flood management systems. Separately, CNN journalist Larry Madowo has criticized Nigeria for charging Kenyan citizens costly visa fees, highlighting a disparity with Kenya's visa-free policy for Nigerian nationals.
3 dead, 19 injured in Otonglo accident involving Duale's motorcade in Kisumu - March 2026
A tragic accident involving the motorcade of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Sunday resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries near Otonglo, Kisumu. Three people died and 19 were injured when the motorcade was involved in the accident. The Ministry of Health initially denied claims that Duale's motorcade was involved, but later acknowledged the incident. The Health CS clarified that his team assisted the victims. Meanwhile, a separate accident occurred on Valley Road when a city Shuttle bus lost control, crashing into several vehicles and resulting in a fatality.