Government maps 37 flood-prone areas in Nairobi

Commuters navigating through flooded roads following a heavy rainfall in Nairobi causing transport disruption on March 6, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The government has identified at least 37 flood-prone areas across Nairobi as heavy rains continue to pound several parts of the country.

In a statement issued Sunday, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, the assessment identified dozens of neighbourhoods located along major river systems in the capital, many of which are exposed to flooding during intense rainfall.