Heavy rainfall experienced on Saturday night March 14,2026, triggered widespread flooding across several parts of Nairobi, disrupting traffic and leaving residents stranded as emergency responders rushed to assist those affected. According to the Kenya Red Cross Society, floodwaters covered multiple neighborhoods including Parklands, the Central Business District (CBD), Ngong Road’s Ngando area, Lower Kabete, Kibera,
Johnson Sakaja has admitted that Nairobi’s drainage system is overwhelmed by the intensity of current rains, warning that the city’s persistent flooding has no quick fix after decades of neglected infrastructure. Speaking during an interview on Citizen Sunday Live, the governor said the drainage network was built for a much smaller city and far lower
Heavy rains in Nairobi often bring an unwelcome problem: flooding. Roads become impassable, businesses close early, and pedestrians are left searching for safe places to wait out the rising water. In the heart of the city, several large buildings and landmarks have become common shelter points for people caught in sudden floods. One of the
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