Grogan, the busy spare-parts hub in the industrial area, was among the worst hit. Mechanics spent much of Saturday salvaging usable parts from vehicles swept away by raging floodwaters after the Nairobi River burst its banks. Some of the vehicles swept away by floodwaters after a heavy downpour hit Nairobi and its outskirts on March 7, 2026. Mechanics salvage usable vehicle parts from cars swept away by floodwaters after a heavy downpour hit Nairobi and its outskirts on March 7, 2026. Police and rescue teams cordoned off the site as they worked to identify victims and secure the area.

Source: The Star March 08, 2026 04:37 UTC