Floods and landslides kill at least 18 in Kenya
Key takeaways
- Ongoing rains are causing floods and landslides in the East African nation.
- The police stated on Sunday that landslides were reported in Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Kiambu counties in the country’s central and eastern regions.
- It’s unclear how many people have been displaced.
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Ongoing rains are causing floods and landslides in the East African nation.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo People carry sacks as they walk through floodwaters following heavy rainfall in the Ruai area of Nairobi, Kenya, April 28, 2026 [Monicah Mwangi/Reuters]By Reuters Published On 3 May 20263 May 2026At least 18 people have died in flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in multiple parts of Kenya.
The police stated on Sunday that landslides were reported in Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Kiambu counties in the country’s central and eastern regions. They confirmed that 18 lives had been lost to these incidents and urged caution amid the challenging weather conditions.