Deadly floods sweep across Kenya

Since early March 2026, Kenya has been experiencing torrential rains that have triggered flash flooding in several parts of the country.

As of 22 March 2026, the death toll had reached 81, including 37 fatalities in Nairobi. Thousands of people have been displaced and relocated to evacuation centers.

The floods have also caused widespread damage to property and infrastructure.

Reported impacts include numerous submerged homes, thousands of hectares of farmland destroyed, and roads rendered impassable by flooding. Some residents have been forced to evacuate their homes along with their livestock.