Heavy rains overnight have caused major flooding in Nairobi. Several estates and roads remain badly affected. Therefore, emergency teams have launched rescue operations. Kenya Red Cross is leading response efforts. The rains fell on April 30 night. Flooding continued into May 1 morning. Kenya
As of March 17, 2026, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration has confirmed 71 flood-related deaths nationwide. Consequently, the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen across several regions. The latest fatalities include three deaths in Nairobi, one in Eastern, and one at the Coast. Therefore, Nairobi remains the hardest-hit area in the country. Regional



