Nairobi Floods Death Toll Rises To 28, Police Report Many Still Missing
The death toll from heavy overnight rainfall that caused severe flooding in numerous sections of Nairobi has increased to 28, with rescue teams still looking for survivors, police said.
Nairobi police chief George Seda said five more victims were discovered on Saturday evening in various sections of the city, raising concerns that the number of casualties will grow as search operations continue.
He cautioned that the toll will rise further when the rescue crew continues their effort on Sunday.
“The teams are out there again to continue with the possible survivors, but we expect to find more bodies,” he said.
The heavy rains caused significant flooding, property damage, road closures, and the displacement of residents in several neighbourhoods throughout the capital.
President William Ruto has ordered the urgent deployment of a multi-agency emergency response team to assist with rescue and relief efforts following the disastrous floods that have ravaged portions of Nairobi and other locations across the country.
The ongoing flooding in parts of Nairobi and several other areas of our country has caused immense distress to many families, resulting in the tragic loss of lives, displacement of residents, and damage to homes, property, and livelihoods.
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) March 7, 2026
I extend my deepest condolences to the…
The team, led by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, would collaborate with the Kenya Defence Forces and other emergency services to increase rescue efforts.
28 dead in Nairobi floods:
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) March 7, 2026
Overnight flash floods kill 28 in Nairobi county. Most bodies collected in garages in Grogan area. 29 people rescued from floods#CitizenWeekend pic.twitter.com/DRP43vy5Bj
Authorities stated that the team will coordinate evacuations, support affected communities, and relocate citizens living in risk zones to safer locations.
The president also directed the immediate distribution of humanitarian food from national strategic reserves to aid flood-affected families.
In addition, the government will cover hospital bills for victims injured during the flooding who are currently receiving treatment in public health facilities, while emergency humanitarian assistance will be provided to displaced families.
The National Police Service said emergency response teams moved quickly overnight to conduct search and rescue missions in affected areas.
Police spokesman Michael Muchiri said officers remain fully deployed across affected areas and are responding to distress calls as rainfall continues.
So far, authorities say at least 30 people have been rescued from different locations and are receiving assistance.
The Kenya Red Cross Society said its first responders rescued at least 20 people who had been stranded along Kirinyaga Road after floodwaters overwhelmed sections of the area.
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A military rapid response unit was also mobilised to support emergency operations, helping control traffic and tow five stalled vehicles at the Kariokor–Ring Road roundabout after the swollen Nairobi River flooded nearby sections.
Flooding damaged several water pipelines, disrupting supply in parts of the city.
According to the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, affected lines include the DN 600mm Outer Ring Road pipeline at the Nairobi River crossing, the DN 300mm Eastleigh–Kiambiu pipeline, the DN 200mm Korogocho–Dandora line and the DN 100mm Brookeside Drive line serving Lower Kabete.
NAIROBI FLOODS: City Hall confirms water supply disruption in parts of the city, including areas supplied by Outering Road, Eastleigh-Kiambiu, Korogocho-Dandora and Brookside Drive pipelines; technical teams working on affected sites to restore supply. pic.twitter.com/871drFOjZ1
— Kawangware Finest ™ – Geoffrey Moturi (@cbs_ke) March 7, 2026
Technical teams have been deployed and repairs are underway.
Nairobi Floods Death Toll Rises To 28, Police Report Many Still Missing
