Topic : Heavy Floods - Nairobi Leo

Topic: Heavy Floods

Disruption

File image of the Kitale–Morpus road affected by floods.

KeNHA Cautions Motorists After Floods Cut Off Key Highway

Mar 23, 2026 at 08:49 AM

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a traffic disruption along the Kitale–Morpus highway after floods cut off a section of the route....

Update

Collage image of the flood situation at Kano Plains.

Gov't Issues Update on Flooding in Kano Plains

Mar 21, 2026 at 05:50 PM

The Ministry of Interior has announced that the flooding situation in Kano Plains, Kisumu County, is more stable than initial assessments suggested....

Precaution

File image of Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir

Mombasa County Announces 3-Day Suspension of Construction Activities

Mar 20, 2026 at 09:51 AM

The County stated it had boats on standby and listed Kisauni, Jombu and Nyali as flooding hotspots....

Update

Transport CS: Drainage Issues on Nairobi Highways to Be Fixed in 4-6 Months

Mar 18, 2026 at 03:54 PM

CS Chirchir disclosed that the roads would undergo beautification, lighting and drainage re-designing....

Orders

Ruto Orders Rescue, Relief Efforts as Flooding Continues

Mar 15, 2026 at 02:01 PM

President William Ruto has directed government agencies to intensify rescue and relief operations as heavy rains continue to cause flooding....

ADVISORY

Govt Lists 37 Areas in Nairobi Likely to Experience Flooding, Cautions Residents

Mar 15, 2026 at 01:07 PM

Residents in the listed areas have been counselled to be vigilant and prioritise their safety....

Floods

13 People Rescued as Floods Hit Several Parts of Nairobi

Mar 15, 2026 at 07:59 AM

Heavy rainfall has triggered flooding in several parts of Nairobi, leaving roads impassable and forcing emergency rescue operations....

Called Out

Forget Linda Mwananchi, Focus on Linda Nairobi - Cherargei Tells Sifuna

Mar 10, 2026 at 04:59 PM

"Omwami Sifuna, instead of saying 'Linda Mwananchi', you should start Linda Nairobi First."...

Caution

Police Caution Residents as Death Toll in Nairobi Floods Rises to 49

Mar 10, 2026 at 03:02 PM

NPS confirmed that 49 Kenyans died and 2,624 families were displaced in Nairobi....

Statement

Ruto Issues Statement as Nairobi Floods Kill Over 20, Damage Homes and Property

Mar 07, 2026 at 05:33 PM

President William Ruto has issued a statement following devastating floods in Nairobi that have left more than 20 people dead while displacing families and destroying homes and pro...

Reaction

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Govt Holds Emergency Meeting to Address Flooding, Issues Directive

Mar 07, 2026 at 10:01 AM

Ruku confirmed that the meeting would involve the government and the public sector....

TRAGEDY

10 Confirmed Dead After Devastating Nairobi Floods

Mar 07, 2026 at 09:54 AM

Senator Sifuna revealed that several died in the floods Friday evening....

Caution

Rains are expected in eight regions in the country.

Kenya Met Issues Heavy Rainfall Advisory for Nairobi and 3 Other Counties

Mar 04, 2026 at 05:00 PM

Kenya Met cautioned Kenyans to avoid trees and windows during the heavy showers....

Plans

CS Ruku Reveals How Much Is Set Aside in Case of Massive Flooding

Mar 03, 2026 at 10:06 AM

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has revealed that the government has set aside Ksh1 billion to respond to potential massive flooding across the country....

Compensation