At least 81 people have died in Kenya this month following torrential rains and flash floods, as authorities warn that more heavy downpours are expected. The worst-affected region is Kisumu County, where entire villages particularly in Nyakach have been submerged after the Sondu Miriu River burst its banks. More than 3,000 families have been displaced, while about 1,200 hectares of farmland have been destroyed, wiping out crops and livelihoods. Local chief Seth Oluoch Agwanda said severe soil erosion and flooding have devastated agricultural land, forcing residents into at least eight evacuation centers. Many victims say they have nowhere to go, with homes fully submerged and families struggling to find shelter for both people and livestock.
In the capital, Nairobi, at least 37 people have died as floods damaged homes, roads, and key infrastructure. Additional fatalities have been reported in Kiambu County, while landslides have struck parts of Kasaka. Authorities have urged residents to exercise extreme caution, warning that the rains are likely to continue. Experts say climate change is intensifying extreme weather patterns in East Africa, increasing the frequency and severity of both floods and droughts across the region.
