The death toll from the ongoing floods across the country has risen to 66 as search and rescue operations intensify.
In a statement on March 15, 2026, the National Police Service said the fatalities include 50 men, eight women, and eight children, following heavy rains that have caused devastating flooding in several parts of the country.
Nairobi has the highest number of victims, with 33 fatalities. The Eastern region follows with 18 deaths, while the Rift Valley region has recorded eight.
Elsewhere, Nyanza has reported four fatalities, the Coast region has recorded two, and the Central region has reported one.
The police service said thousands of families have been displaced by the flooding.
“Additionally, more than 2,000 families have been displaced from their homes, while infrastructure and property have also been damaged countrywide,” the police said.
The service added that a multi-agency team has intensified search and rescue operations in affected areas and called on members of the public to exercise caution.
“As the rains persist in various parts of the country, we urge members of the public to exercise extreme caution and to adhere to updates and safety advisories issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department and other relevant government agencies,” the police advised.
The development comes as thirty-seven neighbourhoods across Nairobi have been identified as highly vulnerable to flooding, spanning the East, West, North, Central, and South river corridors.
According to the Ministry of Interior, the mapping exercise, conducted under the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Programme, highlights areas at risk along major rivers, including the Nairobi, Mathare, and Ngong rivers.
The initiative aims to inform planning and disaster preparedness while supporting multi-agency coordination for rescue, evacuation, and relief efforts.
In Nairobi East, flood-prone areas include Kiambiu, Dandora, Kariobangi, Kayole, Komarock, Njiru, Ruai, Mwiki, Donholm, Savannah, Tassia, and Fedha, many of which lie downstream along sections of the Nairobi River and its tributaries.
Nairobi West has been flagged for Madaraka, Nairobi West, Lang’ata, Kawangware, Kangemi, Lavington, Westlands, Parklands, Kitisuru, Spring Valley, Kileleshwa, and Chiromo, situated along upstream and midstream sections of the river network.
The North corridor faces risks in Mathare, Korogocho, and Lucky Summer along the Mathare River, where dense settlements closely border the riverbanks.
In Central Nairobi, key locations along the river corridor include the Central Business District (CBD), Globe, Gikomba, Eastleigh, and the Industrial Area.