23 Killed in Nairobi Floods as Rescue Operations Continue

At least 23 people died in Nairobi's flash floods following torrential rains on March 7, 2026. Rescue teams pulled 29 survivors overnight as devastation spread from slums to upscale areas like Parklands. Police report widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure, with residents describing cars swept into shops and electrocution deaths. President Ruto deployed emergency teams, but public anger mounts at Nairobi governor Sakaja over failed drainage systems. Kenya Airways diverted flights due to the rains, while neighboring Somalia and Ethiopia also face flooding impacts.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/07/23-dead-as-flash-floods-ravage-nairobi/