Nairobi floods leave commuters strandedSunken car park, Aga Khan Walk, CBD/EMMANUEL WANJALANairobi has been hit by widespread flooding following continuous heavy rainfall, leaving commuters stranded and causing severe traffic congestion across key parts of the city. At the Sunken Car Park along Aga Khan Walk in the CBD, floodwater rose halfway up several parked cars. The flooding comes as the Kenya Meteorological Department warned that heavy rainfall exceeding 20mm within 24 hours is expected to continue across several parts of the country from March 3–9, 2026. Sunken car park, Aga Khan Walk, CBD/EMMANUEL WANJALAResidents in these areas have been advised to remain alert to possible floods, flash floods and poor visibility. Authorities have warned that floodwaters can occur even in areas that have not experienced heavy rainfall locally, particularly in downstream locations.

Source: The Star March 06, 2026 22:08 UTC