Flooding in Kenya

Flooding in Kenya Kenya has been hit by heavy rains. So far, 88 deaths have been reported. 21 counties are affected by the floods. This flood disaster, which has been ongoing since the beginning of March 2026, was triggered by heavy rains and has caused widespread damage. The Kenyan Ministry of the Interior confirmed this in official updates. The affected counties, according to the Ministry of the Interior and National Administration, include: Nairobi, Kisumu, Narok, Kiambu, Migori, Siaya, Makueni, Busia, Wajir, Kisii, Homa Bay, Taita Taveta, Baringo, Kajiado, Kitui, Kwale, Machakos, Kericho, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and West Pokot. Nairobi is the hardest hit, with the most fatalities and evacuated households. People have died in their cars in Nairobi. The number of people affected by the floods has risen to 34,000. In the Nyando area, more than 200 people and over 200 farm animals have been evacuated.

The image shows flooded streets in Nairobi, where vehicles are submerged and residents are seeking shelter under a bridge arch. Impact As of March 24, 2026, at least 88 people had died, thousands were left homeless, and infrastructure such as roads, schools, and electricity and water supplies has been damaged. Approximately 69,000 people from 13,795 households have been forced to flee, and another 66,000 are affected. The rainy season is exacerbating the situation, with ongoing warnings of further flooding. Multi-agency teams, including the Kenya Defence Forces, police, and the Kenya Red Cross, are conducting rescue operations and distributing aid. The government is urging caution, especially in high-risk areas such as Nairobi and the Rift Valley.