A matatu was this morning swept away by floodwaters while trying to cross the Basilinga River in Samburu at approximately 11:45 am on Tuesday. The Kenya Red Cross confirmed that all 14 passengers on board are safe and accounted for, although the vehicle remains stranded in the river. This incident
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Floods Claim 88 Lives, Thousands Displaced as Heavy Rains Persist
The ongoing floods triggered by heavy rains across the country have resulted in a tragic death toll of 88 individuals. In an update released via X on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the National Police Service (NPS) highlighted the plight of thousands of displaced families and the extensive damage to critical
Heavy Rains Destroy Farms, Displace Families Across Kenya
Heavy rains across the country have devastated farms, resulted in livestock deaths, and displaced hundreds of people. The flooding has heightened concerns about food production for the current planting season. The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) reports that at least 381 households have suffered, with approximately 56 hectares of farmland