Audio By VocalizeVehicles remain partially submerged in floodwaters after heavy rainfall caused severe water accumulation on streets in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 06, 2026. [AFP]The number of people killed in the Friday, March 6, 2026, floods nationwide has risen to 49, according to National Police Service spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga. “Additionally, a total of 2,624 families have been displaced from their homes. This comes as post-mortems of those killed in the Nairobi deluge continue at the Nairobi Funeral Home. He said about 207 people were injured, while more than 50,000 were displaced, and more than 607 livestock had died.

Source: Standard Digital March 10, 2026 12:08 UTC