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City residents recall night of terror as floods swallow Nairobi streets

Nearly four hours of torrential rains wreaked havoc in Nairobi, leading to fatalities, property damage, and displacement of residents. March 7, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Videos and photos flooded social media on Friday evening as Nairobi’s Central Business District was hit by heavy rains.

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