Geoffrey Ruku has confirmed that 42 people have died following severe floods that struck several parts of Kenya since Friday, with Nairobi recording the highest number of fatalities.
The figures were released on Sunday after a multi-agency emergency assessment evaluated the impact of the heavy rains across affected counties.
According to the report, 26 deaths were recorded in Nairobi City County, including 21 adult men, three adult women, and three male children.
Flood Fatalities by Region (as of March 8, 2026)
Region
County
Reported Deaths
Nairobi
Nairobi City
26
Eastern
Makueni & Kitui
10
Rift Valley
Narok & Kajiado
4
Coast
Mombasa
1
Nyanza
Homa Bay
1
Total
42
Authorities said the deaths were confirmed by the National Police Service, while search and recovery operations remain ongoing.
“Search mission still in progress by the police assisted by Red Cross response teams with the aim of ensuring that bodies of all the flood victims are retrieved and handed over for burial,” the statement said.
Injuries and Missing Persons
The floods have also left 207 people injured, with 200 cases reported in Migori County alone. Other injuries were reported in Nairobi, Taita Taveta, Narok, and Samburu.
Officials also confirmed that nine people remain missing, including:
5 in Nairobi
2 in Narok
1 in Baringo
1 in Makueni
The Multi-agency Emergency and Response Secretariat is working with local administrators to trace injured victims and identify hospitals where they are receiving treatment so the government can settle their medical bills following a presidential directive.
Thousands Displaced and Major Damage Reported
The disaster has displaced more than 50,000 people, with many homes either destroyed or submerged by floodwaters. Infrastructure across several counties has also suffered damage.
Floodwaters have additionally impacted agriculture, killing over 607 livestock in counties including Tana River, Makueni, Migori, and Nairobi.
Government Issues Warning
The government has urged the public to remain cautious, noting that the Kenya Meteorological Department advisory issued on March 3, 2026 is still in effect.
“Heavy rainfall is expected to continue in several parts of the country. Members of the public are therefore advised to remain vigilant and follow official advisories,” CS Ruku said.
Authorities are urging residents in flood-prone areas to take precautionary measures and cooperate with emergency teams as rescue and relief efforts continue across the country.
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