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Kenya Floods and Landslides Kill 18, Roads Cut Off

5/4/2026

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Kenyan Police Report Floods

Kenya's national police service reported that flooding and landslides killed 18 people.
The landslides struck Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Kiambu counties after heavy rain saturated the soil.
Roads in the affected counties have been cut off, hindering rescue teams from reaching buried homes.
Authorities warned residents in mountainous areas to evacuate and avoid flood paths.
Relief teams continue to provide aid to displaced people despite ongoing danger.

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Kenyan Ministry Reports

The Kenyan Ministry of Interior said floods from mid-February to March killed at least 110 people, including 37 in Nairobi.
The Kenya Meteorological Department warned that wind gusts could reach about 46 kilometers per hour during the May 1-3 rainstorm.
Damage was reported to the Mwena bridge in Kwale and the Nfomeni bridge in Kitui.
A landslide in Tambach sub-county added further risk to local roads.

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Kenyan Police Report Floods

Kenya's national police service reported that flooding and landslides killed 18 people.
The landslides struck Tharaka Nithi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Kiambu counties after heavy rain saturated the soil.
Roads in the affected counties have been cut off, hindering rescue teams from reaching buried homes.
Authorities warned residents in mountainous areas to evacuate and avoid flood paths.
Relief teams continue to provide aid to displaced people despite ongoing danger.

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