The Ministry of Interior has identified 37 estates in Nairobi County as high-risk flood zones as heavy rains continue to hit parts of the country.
In a statement on Sunday, March 15, the Ministry confirmed that the mapping exercise, conducted under the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Programme, examined major river corridors and low-lying areas vulnerable to flooding. Effectively, the following areas were identified as high-risk as far as flooding is concerned.
Nairobi East
In Nairobi North, the flood-prone areas include Kiambiu, Dandora, Kariobangi, Kayole, Komarock, Njiru, Ruai, Mwiki, Donholm, Savannah, Tassia, and Fedha.
These areas are vulnerable since they lie downstream along sections of the Nairobi River and its tributaries, according to the Ministry.
A photo of a vehicle destroyed by floods vehicle along Kirinyaga, Nairobi, after heavy rains on Friday, March 7.
Nairobi West
Areas identified by the ministry include Madaraka, Nairobi West, Lang’ata, Kawangware, Kangemi, Lavington, Westlands, Parklands, Kitisuru, Spring Valley, Kileleshwa, and Chiromo, which are situated along upstream and midstream sections of the Nairobi river network.
Nairobi North Corridor
Mathare, Korogocho, and Lucky Summer also face heightened flood risk, according to the ministry, with dense settlements bordering the Mathare River, areas where dense settlements closely border the river banks.
Nairobi Central
Key locations vulnerable to floods include the Central Business District (CBD), Globe, Gikomba, Eastleigh, and the Industrial Area, where sections of the Nairobi River pass through.
Nairobi South
Kilimani, Kibera, South C, South B, Mukuru Kwa Reuben, and Kwa Njenga are also vulnerable to flooding, many of which are located along the Ngong river corridor.
A second wave of flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall disrupted movement across several parts of Nairobi on Saturday, March 14, overwhelming drainage systems in various neighbourhoods across the city and leaving multiple roads impassible.
Some areas affected include Parklands, the Central Business District (CBD), Ngong Road, Lower Kabete, Kibera, Kilimani, South B, Kawangware, and Lang’ata.
The flooding in these areas was mainly attributed to the overflowing of the Nairobi River and Ngong River, according to the Kenya Red Cross in a statement on Sunday.
In response, President William Ruto has assured that a multi-agency response team, which includes emergency services, security agencies, humanitarian teams, and technical departments, would continue coordinating rescue and evacuation to those affected.
Ruto further said that the government would continue working hand-in-hand with the county government to ensure that emergency food supplies and medical assistance are being delivered to all those affected.
In its latest forecast, the Kenya Meteorological Department said that residents of Western Kenya, the Central Highlands, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and the South-eastern Lowlands will continue receiving rains and low temperatures this week.
An image of vehicles submerged in flash flood waters due to a heavy rain that pounded Nairobi City on March 6, 2026.
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Babu
