At least 23 people have lost their lives after heavy overnight rains triggered severe flooding across parts of Nairobi, leaving homes submerged, roads impassable and many residents stranded. The torrential downpour that pounded the city overnight caused rivers and drainage systems to overflow, sweeping through informal settlements and low-lying estates. Several families were forced to
President William Ruto has stated that the ongoing flooding in parts of Nairobi and several other areas of Kenya has caused immense distress to many families, resulting in the tragic loss of lives, displacement of residents, and damage to homes, property, and livelihoods. In a statement on March 7, Ruto sent condolences to the families
Kenya Airways has experienced disruptions to several of its scheduled flights following heavy overnight rains in Nairobi and the surrounding areas. In a statement, the Airline said some flights were diverted to Mombasa due to the adverse weather conditions, and additional flights scheduled for today have also been affected. “The heavy overnight downpour in parts