Kenyan authorities reported that at least 62 people have died in severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall across the country. The death toll, previously 42 a week earlier, rose sharply as rivers overflowed and infrastructure was damaged. The Kenya Red Cross said 11 people were rescued from a minibus trapped in floodwaters in Nairobi, while two children were saved from a submerged house.

Continuous rainfall over the past week has led to widespread flooding, damaging homes, roads, power, and water systems. A bridge collapse in Nairobi forced the closure of key roads, and several schools were inundated. The Interior Ministry warned that ongoing heavy rains could worsen the situation and urged residents in low-lying areas to move to safety. More than 2,000 people have already taken shelter in relief centers.

President William Ruto announced that emergency food and medical aid were being delivered to affected communities, and drainage clearing operations were underway. Experts cited poor urban planning and climate change as major factors behind the disaster, noting that rising global temperatures are increasing the risk of extreme rainfall events.