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Floodwaters claim 42 as Nairobi bears the brunt

By Jacinta Mutura | 1d ago

Floods leave a trail of destruction in Nairobi, on March 7, 2026. [Nicholas Biwott, Standard]

At least 42 people have been killed by floods across the country, Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has announced.

Ruku said the death toll rose after 17 additional deaths were reported yesterday morning. Of the total fatalities, Nairobi County has been the hardest hit with 27 deaths, including 21 adult men, three women and three boys.

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