Government Raises Alarm as Deadly Floods Hit Nairobi and Tana Basin, Urges Immediate Evacuations
The Kenyan government has issued an urgent nationwide alert following deadly flooding incidents and rising water levels in major dams, as heavy rains continue to pound several parts of the country. In a press statement delivered by Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, authorities confirmed a tragic incident in Roysambu, Nairobi, where a 29-year-old woman lost her life after being swept away by fast-moving rainwater near Turners Club on the night of April 28. The victim’s body was later retrieved but she was already deceased. Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations documented the scene, and investigations are currently underway. The government extended condolences to families affected by the ongoing floods, acknowledging the growing human toll caused by the relentless rains. Meanwhile, concern is mounting over rising water levels along the Tana River cascade. Key dams including Masinga Dam, Kamburu Dam, Gitaru Dam, and Kindaruma Dam have reached critical le...