At least 11 people have been confirmed dead in Nairobi following floods that struck the city on Friday evening. More than 100 cars were damaged in the flooding, police said, adding that the most affected areas were South C and downtown Nairobi’s Kirinyaga and River roads. Police said that by midday, six bodies had been recovered in Central Nairobi, with River Road accounting for four, while one body each was recovered in Gikomba and Uhuru Park. Seda warned that the death toll could rise as search and rescue operations continue in several areas severely affected by the floods. Floodwaters also disrupted traffic along Mombasa Road near South C, Bellevue, the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport exit and Kyumbi junction.

Source: The Star March 07, 2026 15:09 UTC