Eight people died, flights were disrupted and the military was deployed as motorists in the Kenyan capital were stranded for hours on Saturday after roads were flooded following heavy rains overnight. Seda also said that more than 100 vehicles were damaged, with some overturning on the roadside and in parking bays. ADVERTISEMENTKenya Airways Saturday said flights were disrupted, with some diverted to the coastal city of Mombasa, and that disruptions would continue for hours. The military was deployed to assist emergency rescue services, and the local toll road operator waived fees for an elevated road. A military rescue unit was deployed overnight to support emergency services as Kenya Red Cross response units struggled to reach people in need.

Source: The Telegraph March 07, 2026 09:36 UTC