Latest NewsKenya Flood Disaster: 66 Dead, Dramatic Nairobi Rescues as Rains Persist
Kenya faces a mounting humanitarian crisis as severe flooding claims at least 66 lives, with meteorologists warning that relentless downpours show no sign of abating. The deluge has swept away homes, destroyed infrastructure, and displaced hundreds of residents across multiple counties, forcing authorities to issue evacuation orders for low-lying areas as rivers continue to overflow their banks.
In a dramatic overnight operation in Nairobi, emergency teams rescued 11 passengers stranded aboard a minibus that became trapped in rapidly rising floodwaters, highlighting the treacherous conditions gripping the capital. The Kenya Red Cross continues to coordinate rescue operations across affected regions, while government officials urge residents to remain vigilant as more rains are forecasted in the coming days.