Kenyan authorities confirmed on March 31, 2026, that at least 110 people have died in widespread flooding caused by torrential rains battering the country since early March. The disaster has displaced thousands and destroyed critical infrastructure across multiple regions.
Rescue teams are working around the clock to reach communities cut off by submerged roads, with the worst-hit areas including Nairobi's informal settlements and agricultural heartlands in the Rift Valley. Meteorologists warn the ongoing rainy season could persist through April, raising concerns about food security and disease outbreaks.
The Kenyan government has activated emergency response protocols and appealed for international assistance. This year's floods follow a pattern of increasingly severe weather events in East Africa, with climate scientists noting a 40% increase in extreme rainfall compared to 2025 averages.
