Families searching for relatives or friends missing after the devastating flash floods that struck Nairobi have been urged to visit the Nairobi City Mortuary to help identify victims.
Of the 28 bodies recovered, only one was identified, officials said.
According to Nairobi West County Commissioner Rose Chege, a total of 27 bodies have so far been received at the facility following the flooding incident.
The fatalities include 22 adult males, 3 adult females, and 2 children. Authorities say the bodies are yet to be formally identified and will undergo postmortem examinations.
Chege appealed to members of the public who may have missing relatives to visit the mortuary to assist in the identification process.
The flash floods, triggered by heavy rains, have caused widespread destruction in several parts of the city, with emergency teams continuing rescue and recovery efforts.
Authorities have urged residents in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant as the rains persist.
President William Ruto ordered the immediate deployment of a multi-agency emergency response team to support rescue and relief operations following the devastating floods that have hit parts of Nairobi and other regions across the country.
The team, led by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, will work alongside the Kenya Defence Forces and other emergency agencies to intensify rescue operations.
Authorities said the team will coordinate evacuations, assist affected communities and move residents living in danger zones to safer areas.
The president also directed the immediate release of relief food from national strategic reserves to assist families affected by the floods.
In addition, the government will cover hospital bills for victims injured during the flooding who are currently receiving treatment in public health facilities, while emergency humanitarian assistance will be provided to displaced families.
Rescue efforts intensify
The National Police Service said emergency response teams moved quickly overnight to conduct search and rescue missions in affected areas.
Police spokesman Michael Muchiri said officers remain fully deployed across affected areas and are responding to distress calls as rainfall continues.
So far, authorities say at least 30 people have been rescued from different locations and are receiving assistance.
The Kenya Red Cross Society said its first responders rescued at least 20 people who had been stranded along Kirinyaga Road after floodwaters overwhelmed sections of the area.
A military rapid response unit was also mobilised to support emergency operations, helping control traffic and tow five stalled vehicles at the Kariokor–Ring Road roundabout after the swollen Nairobi River flooded nearby sections.
Infrastructure and transport disrupted
Flooding damaged several water pipelines, disrupting supply in parts of the city.
According to the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, affected lines include the DN 600mm Outer Ring Road pipeline at the Nairobi River crossing, the DN 300mm Eastleigh–Kiambiu pipeline, the DN 200mm Korogocho–Dandora line and the DN 100mm Brookeside Drive line serving Lower Kabete. Technical teams have been deployed and repairs are underway.
Major transport corridors were also severely affected, with flooding reported along Uhuru Highway, Mombasa Road, Thika Superhighway, Jogoo Road, Enterprise Road and Lang’ata Road.
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