Kenya At least 23 dead in Nairobi floods
According to the police, at least 23 people have died in Kenya's capital Nairobi due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Some residents drowned, others were killed due to damaged power cables. Rescue workers and the military were deployed on Saturday to search for missing persons and help people trapped in houses and cars.
07.03.2026, 16:55
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According to the police, dozens of cars were washed away. The power grid was interrupted in some parts of the capital. Roads, stores and other infrastructure were also damaged. Numerous flights had to be canceled at Nairobi International Airport.
The government promises rapid assistance
President William Ruto described the floods and numerous deaths as tragic. The government will act quickly to protect lives, said Ruto. The President ordered the release of relief supplies from national reserves.
The Kenyan Meteorological Service warned of further heavy rainfall in the coming days in Nairobi and other areas in the south and east of the East African country.
