Trending Now - Heavy Rains in Nairobi Cause 23 Deaths and Widespread Flooding

WHO:

Kenya Red Cross Secretary-General: Ahmed Idris

Resident: Aisha Bajaber

Military units deployed for emergency assistance

WHAT:

At least 23 people have died due to heavy rains and flooding in Nairobi.

Motorists were stranded for hours due to flooded roads.

The military was deployed to assist emergency rescue services.

The local toll road operator waived fees for an elevated road.

Search and rescue teams from the Kenya Red Cross are working to assist those stranded.

Residents reported flooding caused by clogged drainage systems.

WHERE:

Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi Airport (flights disrupted)

WHEN:

Heavy rains began on February 24, 2026, and continued overnight into March 7, 2026.

The flooding occurred on March 7, 2026.

WHY:

Residents attributed the flooding to clogged drainage systems and lack of preparation by city authorities for the rainy season.

HOW:

Emergency services struggled to reach people due to traffic and flooded roads.

Videos of flooded homes were shared on social media.

In Nairobi, heavy rains that began on February 24 have led to devastating flooding, claiming the lives of at least 23 people as of today. Motorists were stranded for hours on flooded roads, prompting the military to be deployed to assist emergency rescue services, while search teams from the Kenya Red Cross are actively working to help those affected. Residents have reported that clogged drainage systems contributed to the flooding, and the local toll road operator has waived fees for an elevated road to aid in the emergency response.