Kenya Red Cross: 11 rescued as fresh floods hit sections of Nairobi
By Mabonga Makhanu, March 15, 2026The Kenya Red Cross Society has reported flooding in several parts of Nairobi following heavy rainfall that has affected roads, residential areas, and major transport routes across the city, with 11 people so far rescued.
According to a statement shared by Kenya Red Cross on Sunday, March 15, 2026, areas affected by the flooding include Parklands, the Central Business District, Ngong Road in the Ngando area, Lower Kabete, Kibera, Kilimani, South B, Kawangware, Lang’ata, Lavington, Eastleigh, and Riruta, where rising water levels have been reported in both residential and commercial areas.
“Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in several parts of Nairobi, including Parklands, CBD, Ngong Road (Ngando area), Lower Kabete, Kibera, Kilimani, South B, Kawangware, Lang’ata, Lavington, Eastleigh and Riruta.”
Affected areas
The Kenya Red Cross further reported major traffic disruptions along the Nairobi Motorway at the Museum Hill exit, Limuru Road, Bunyala Road, Lusaka Road, and several sections within the Central Business District as motorists struggle to navigate flooded sections.
“Major traffic disruptions have been reported along the Expressway (Museum Hill exit), Limuru Road, Bunyala Road, Lusaka Road and parts of the CBD.”
The humanitarian organisation also reported that the Nairobi River and Ngong River have overflowed their banks, causing riverine flooding in nearby settlements and low-lying areas.
“Both Nairobi and Ngong rivers have overflowed, causing riverine flooding.”
The Kenya Red Cross indicated that its aqua rescue teams are currently on the ground responding to the situation in the affected areas. So far, the teams have rescued 11 people from a marooned matatu along Bunyala Road, while two children were rescued from a flooded house in Kilimani as rescue operations continue across the city.
“Kenya Red Cross Aqua Rescue teams are on the ground. So far, 11 people have been rescued from a marooned matatu along Bunyala Road and two children have been rescued from a flooded house in Kilimani.”
Causes of floods
This comes days after the Kenya Red Cross secretary general Idris Ahmed attributed the flooding in the city to poor infrastructural developments and heavy rainfall, which is capable of overwhelming the drainages. The death toll from floods has now hit 65 as the search and rescue of those missing still continues