Nairobi is reeling after catastrophic flash floods triggered by relentless heavy rains overnight Friday, March 6, 2026, claiming at least 23 lives and plunging Kenya’s capital into chaos. With roads turned into raging rivers and entire neighbourhoods submerged, emergency teams — backed by the military — raced against time to pull survivors from the deluge.
The National Police Service confirmed the grim toll on Saturday afternoon, warning the number could still climb as search operations continue in submerged vehicles and debris-choked waterways. At least 71 vehicles were swept away, while some victims drowned and others were electrocuted when floodwaters hit live wires.
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