The Ministry of Interior, led by Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Monday, March 10, 2025, called for increased safety measures and preparedness as various areas continued to receive heavy rainfall.

In a statement accompanied by graphical illustrations, the ministry explained different interventions had been set to ensure smooth running of activities despite the heavy rains.

Murkomen-led docket announced that it had stepped up security measures around bus stations and other strategic points to ensure smooth flow of traffic.

The ministry noted that the measures would also ensure school-going children are not disadvantaged while commuting.

“Security measures are in place at all bus termini and other strategic locations to ensure movement of vehicles and people traveling, more so schoolchildren,” one graphical statement read.

Other warnings

Besides taking steps to deal with traffic, the Interior Ministry warned residents living in riparian areas, indicating that they are prone to flooding.

“Riparian areas are prone to flooding during heavy rain, posing a risk to life and property,” it cautioned.

“High-density areas are at increased risk of building collapses due to substandard construction,” it added.

Further, the Ministry of Interior warned those living along steep slopes indicating that the areas are vulnerable to landslides.

Heavy rains

Heavy rains pounded various parts of the country with Nairobi feeling the most impact. The rains, which started on Sunday evening, March 9, 2025, caused traffic snarl-ups in Nairobi and led to flooding that affected businesses.

On Saturday, March 8, 20205, the Kenya Meteorological Department warned of heavy rainfall lasting from Sunday evening to Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Kenya Met Director David Gikungu warned that the conditions were not only going to cause flash floods but also poor visibility.

”The heavy rainfall is likely to intensify to more than 30mm in 24 hours and spread to part of northwestern Kenya on March 10, 2025. It is projected to reduce in intensity from March 11, 2025,” Gikungu stated.

The weatherman listed Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Busia, Kisumu, Kisii, Nyamira, Nandi, Kakamega, and Vihiga among counties set to receive heavy rainfall.

Others are Bungoma, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans-Nzoia, Uasin-Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, West Pokot, Turkana, Marsabit, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Nairobi, Machakos, and Kajiado.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued an advisory for heavy rainfall.

Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods and flash floods.

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