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Kenya Floods: 88 Dead, Thousands Displaced

Published March 24, 2026, 17:11
Kenya Floods: 88 Dead, Thousands Displaced

Floods in Kenya have caused at least 88 deaths and left around 34,000 people homeless since the beginning of the month. Heavy rainfall, which started earlier than usual, has caused widespread flooding in roads and areas of the country, including the capital Nairobi. Authorities have warned of the risk of dam collapse and have called on residents of endangered areas to evacuate their homes. Climate change is exacerbating extreme weather events in Kenya, with the country facing both floods and drought in different regions simultaneously.