Kenya Battles Deadly Floods As Death Toll Climbs To 108

Kenya is grappling with the devastating consequences of weeks of heavy rainfall and severe flooding that have claimed at least 108 lives. The country’s National Police Service released the updated death toll on Saturday.

The flash floods, which first struck on the evening of March 6, have unleashed widespread damage across the East African nation — washing away dozens of vehicles, disrupting flight operations, and compromising critical power infrastructure.

More than 2,700 families have been uprooted from their homes across the country, according to authorities.

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While rainfall has subsided in certain areas, police are cautioning that the danger is not yet over, as blocked drainage systems and waterlogged soil continue to leave numerous communities at serious risk of further flooding.

The floods have significantly disrupted everyday life throughout the country, shutting down schools, cutting off road access, and hampering commercial activity — especially in low-lying areas and informal settlements.

Emergency response teams remain deployed on the ground monitoring developments, with officials indicating that further evacuations may be necessary should the rains continue.

Although Kenya endures seasonal flooding annually, the severity and scale of the current disaster have intensified questions around disaster readiness and the exposure of communities situated near rivers and flood-prone zones.

Residents in high-risk areas have been urged by authorities to stay alert and heed official directives, with warnings that conditions could deteriorate further in the days ahead if heavy rainfall resumes.