The death toll from the floods that affected Nairobi and other regions across the country on Friday night has now increased to 62.
According to a recent update from the Ministry of Interior, the casualties consist of 46 men, 8 women, and 8 children.
The ministry further reported that Nairobi has the highest number of fatalities at 33, followed by the Eastern region with 17 and Rift Valley with 7 deaths.
Nyanza and the Coast regions have each recorded two deaths, while Central has one fatality.
Earlier government data indicated that 4,845 people have been displaced and are seeking shelter in safer areas.
In Nairobi, the county government announced a waiver for property repair works following the heavy rains and flooding in the capital.
In a public notice issued on Wednesday, March 11, Acting County Secretary Godfrey Akumali stated that this measure aims to help residents and businesses quickly restore properties damaged by the floods.
Akumali clarified that the waiver applies to levies and approvals typically required before undertaking repair and maintenance works on properties.
The heavy rains overwhelmed drainage systems in several neighborhoods including South C, South B and Nairobi West, submerging roads and disrupting transportation.
A multi-agency team comprising the National Police Service and the Kenya Red Cross Society has been coordinating field operations to enhance response efforts in Nairobi.
During a recent interview on Citizen TV, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja commented on the city’s development, expressing confidence that he has the best solution to elevate Nairobi to international standards with appropriate financing.