Severe flooding kills 42 across Kenya as heavy rains trigger flash floods in Nairobi

Severe flooding killed at least 42 people across Kenya by March 9, 2026, after heavy rains triggered flash floods in Nairobi and other parts of the country over the weekend. Available reporting indicated that about 25–26 of the deaths were recorded in the capital, where floodwaters swept away vehicles, disrupted transport, and forced large-scale rescue operations. Source