Nairobi: At least 10 people died in the floods in the city while 71 cars were stuck

• At least 10 people have died in Nairobi after heavy rains caused massive floods on Friday, March 6, and spread to various areas
• Nairobi Police Commander George Seda said eight victims were swept away by flood waters, while two others died after being struck by lightning.
• Rescue teams struggled through the night to reach the affected areas as flooded roads hampered operations, with more than 70 vehicles reportedly stuck in the rising waters.

At least 10 people have been confirmed dead in Nairobi after heavy rain caused widespread flooding in several parts of the city.

The floods, which occurred on Friday, March 6, blocked drainage systems and quickly turned streets into raging streams, trapping many cars and leaving drivers stranded in the capital.

Nairobi Police Commander George Seda confirmed the casualties, revealing that eight victims were washed away by floodwaters as heavy rains lashed the city.

He explained that two other people lost their lives in different incidents after being struck by lightning during floods in different parts of the county.

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According to Seda, the impact of the floods was felt all over Nairobi, with at least 71 vehicles stranded or stranded after highways became impassable due to rising water.

The county police chief told Citizen Radio that the death toll could rise alarmingly as search and rescue teams continue operations in the worst-hit areas.

“Teams are out for a search and rescue mission. Many roads and areas were flooded, making it difficult for the rescue mission last night,” he said.

Emergency crews spent the night trying to reach affected areas as floodwaters submerged roads and areas, slowing rescue efforts.

The Kenya Red Cross Society reported that several residential areas and informal settlements were badly affected when water overflowed into low-lying areas.

Which areas of Nairobi are most affected?

Secretary General of the organization, Ahmed Idris, said Pipeline communities and Embakasi were among the most affected after parts of Kware Road were completely cut off by floodwaters.

Several other populated settlements were also hit by heavy flooding, including Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Reuben and Viwandani.

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The floodwaters also passed through Kibra, Mathare, Huruma, Baba Dogo and Bosnia, areas that are often prone to flooding due to their proximity to drainage canals and small drainage systems.

In other parts of the city, residents of South B, South C, Nairobi West and Lang’ata reported rising water levels that disrupted movement, with water entering their homes.

Eastern townships, including Umoja 3, Chokaa, Njiru, Ruai and Utawala were also affected, while areas in the north and west such as Roysambu along Kamiti Road, Kahawa West, GithuraiLoresho and parts of Westlands experienced similar floods.

Among the most affected transport routes are roads within the central business district and surrounding routes such as Museum Hill, Uhuru Park and Uhuru Highway, as well as Mbagathi Way.

Flood waters also disrupted traffic along Mombasa Road near South C, Bellevue, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport exit and Kyumbi junction.

In response to the situation, Public Services Minister Geoffrey Ruku announced that the government will convene an emergency coordination meeting to address the ongoing crisis.

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The conference will bring together several organizations involved in disaster response, including the Government Department of Special Programs, the National Police Service, the National Youth Service, the St. John Kenya, National Disaster Management Unit, National Disaster Operations Center and National Drought Management Authority.

Ruku also urged the public to be cautious during the ongoing rains, warning that overflowing rivers and flooded roads could cause serious danger.

“The public is advised to be careful on the road for their safety and that of other road users, and avoid crossing rivers that may have swelled or broken their banks,” he said.

Did the Weather Service warn of flooding?

As reported earlier, the Kenya Meteorological Department had warned that several counties would experience heavy rain within 24 hours.

In a statement on its social media, the agency said the Nairobi Metropolitan area will continue to experience heavy rain between 3 am on March 6 and 9 am on March 7, 2026.

Weather forecasters had predicted showers and thunderstorms overnight, followed by morning showers and occasional sunny breaks.

Areas of Nairobi such as Westlands, Dagoretti, Roysambu and Embakasi were expected to record between 30 and 70 millimeters of rain.

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Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado counties were also expected to experience heavy rains, prompting warnings of flash floods, slippery roads and poor visibility.

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