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23 dead in Nairobi flooding after heavy rains

NAIROBI, 7th March, 2026 (WAM) — At least 23 people have been killed in Nairobi after heavy rain overnight caused severe flooding in Kenya’s capital city.

Police said about 30 people had been rescued, but many others drowned after being swept into rivers – some have been electrocuted.

Kenya’s military has been deployed to help people trapped inside their cars, as police described widespread damage to properties as well as road closures.

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