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March 25, 2026

Kenya floods kill 81 as heavy rains persist and Nairobi worst hit

Floods in Kenya have killed 81 and displaced thousands as heavy rains continue, with Nairobi the hardest-hit region, police say

Kenya floods kill 81 as heavy rains persist and Nairobi worst hit

TL;DR

  • Floods have killed at least 81 people across Kenya this month.
  • Approximately 2,690 families have been displaced by rising waters.
  • Nairobi is the hardest-hit region, with 37 fatalities reported.
  • Search and rescue operations are ongoing nationwide.
  • Authorities are clearing drainage, desilting rivers, and demolishing illegal structures along riverbanks.
  • The rains, part of the principal "long rains" season, are expected to persist.
  • Other African nations like Mozambique and South Africa have also experienced severe flooding.
  • Mozambique: over 650,000 people affected, tens of thousands of homes submerged.
  • South Africa: at least 30 deaths reported in Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.

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