Govt issues advisory on safety measures amid ongoing flood risks
By Ndiritu Wanjiru, March 11, 2026The government has put out a public safety warning telling Kenyans to stay alert and follow safety rules because heavy rains are still a threat of flooding in many parts of the country.
On Wednesday, March 10, 2026, government spokesperson Isaack Mwaura posted a statement on his social media accounts telling the public to be careful and follow official safety rules to lower the risks that come with rising water levels, flash floods, and landslides in areas that are already weak.
“The government urges members of the public to cooperate with response teams and observe safety measures amid the ongoing flood risks,” Mwaura said.
He warned that continued heavy rainfall could lead to flooding in low-lying areas, particularly in regions near rivers, dams, and other water bodies. People who lived in those areas were told to move to safer places and stay away from things that could put them in danger.
The spokesperson also told drivers not to try to drive through flooded roads or cross swollen rivers because strong currents and hidden debris could easily sweep away cars and people. Parents and guardians were also told to keep their kids away from flooded areas and open drainage systems, which are very dangerous when it rains heavily.
Damages caused by floods
Recent floods triggered by heavy rains across the country have caused widespread destruction and loss of life. Reports indicate that at least 49 people have died and more than 2,600 families have been displaced since the beginning of March 2026 as floodwaters swept through several counties, including Nairobi and parts of western and central Kenya.
Homes, roads, and businesses have been damaged, and rescue teams are still working to evacuate people and help them recover in the areas that were hit.
The flooding, which got worse after a lot of rain fell overnight earlier this month, has also messed up transport networks, flooded cars and made some people leave their homes as rivers overflowed and drainage systems failed. Emergency responders, such as security agencies and humanitarian groups, have been sent to help people who are stuck and bring supplies to communities that have been affected.
Kenya Meteorological Department report on rainfall intensity
The Kenya Meteorological Department has also said that while the amount of rain is expected to slowly decrease in some areas, there will still be occasional showers and heavy downpours in some places. The weatherman’s most recent forecast for the week of 10 to March 16, 2026, said that rain could still fall in some areas of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the South-Eastern Lowlands and the coastal region. This would increase the risk of localised flooding in areas that are already at risk.
Because of this, officials have told the public to be careful and keep following safety advice as the country enters the early part of the long rains season from March to May, which usually brings heavy rain and possible flooding in some areas of Kenya.