16th March, 2026
The ongoing flood crisis in Kenya has reached a devastating peak, with the nationwide death toll rising to 66 as of March 15, 2026. Nairobi remains the epicenter of the tragedy, accounting for more than half of the fatalities as torrential rains continue to batter the capital. According to reports by Winfrey Owino and recent government updates, the Ministry of Interior has officially flagged 37 neighborhoods across the city as high-risk zones.