The nationwide death toll from the ongoing flood crisis in Kenya has risen to 103 after 15 additional fatalities were confirmed over the last 24 hours. The National Police Service (NPS) reported that the latest victims were located across the Nyanza, Western, Rift Valley, Eastern, and Central regions, underscoring the broad geographical impact of the current rainy season.
Escalating Humanitarian Impact
The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate as flash floods submerge residential areas and critical infrastructure. According to the latest situational update:
- Displaced Families: An additional 105 families have been forced from their homes, bringing the total number of displaced households to 2,795.
- Regional Tolls: While Nairobi previously held the highest casualty count at 37, the surge in deaths across the Lake Victoria Basin and the Rift Valley indicates that the crisis is intensifying in the western half of the country.
- Infrastructure: Reports of waterlogged roads and reduced visibility have prompted the NPS to issue a stern warning to motorists to avoid crossing flooded bridges or driving through fast-moving water.
Emergency Response and Safety Advisories
The National Police Service and multi-agency emergency response teams remain on high alert. In a statement issued this morning, the NPS urged residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas to adopt a “proactive and safety-conscious approach,” which includes preparing for immediate evacuation if water levels continue to rise.
“The increasing frequency and intensity of adverse weather across various parts of the country calls for sustained awareness and a coordinated response from both the public and responsible agencies,” the NPS stated.
Five-Day Weather Forecast
The Kenya Meteorological Department (the “weatherman”) warns that the reprieve may be short-lived, as rainfall is expected to persist in several regions for at least the next five days. Isolated heavy rainfall events are projected for the following areas:
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| Region | Affected Counties (Partial List) |
| Highlands West & Lake Basin | Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega, Kericho, Bomet, Narok, Trans Nzoia |
| Highlands East | Nairobi, Kiambu, Murang’a, Nyeri, Meru, Embu |
| Northeastern Kenya | Garissa, Wajir, Mandera |
In the Highlands West of the Rift Valley and the Lake Victoria Basin—areas already reeling from the River Nyando bursting its banks at Ahero—the continued downpours pose a severe risk of further flash flooding and landslides.
Advice for Residents and Commuters
Authorities have reiterated that motorists plying the Kericho–Awasi–Kisumu road should remain extremely vigilant due to the ongoing situation at the Ahero Bridge. Those in the Highlands East, including Nairobi, are advised to monitor drainage systems, as rapid urban runoff has been a primary driver of fatalities in the capital.
