Heavy Rains Kill 10, Damage Bridges as Rescue Operations Continue

The National Police Service has confirmed that at least 10 fatalities have occurred nationwide due to continuous heavy rains affecting multiple regions. According to an official statement released on Friday, May 1, 2026, seven of the deaths were recorded in the Eastern region while the rest occurred in other impacted areas. Two significant bridges, Mwena Bridge in Kwale’s Coast Region and Ngomeni Bridge in Kitui’s Eastern Region, have been damaged, severely disrupting transportation and access in the affected zones. A landslide has also been reported in Tambach Sub-County, Elgeyo Marakwet, posing additional threats to residents and local infrastructure. National Police Service emergency teams are actively conducting rescue operations, supporting affected communities, and working to restore access and essential services. Authorities are urging the public to exercise caution particularly those in high-risk and flood-vulnerable areas. Residents should avoid flooded regions, follow all instructions from local officials, and monitor updates from the Kenya Meteorological Department. The National Police Service continues to monitor conditions as heavy rains persist across multiple regions.