Two siblings drowned in a river in Kombewa area, Kisumu County.
The incident happened Saturday March 7, 2026 in Kitmikayi area where a six-year-old girl first drowned as she swam in River Nyandiwa, police said.
Her brother aged 36 rushed to her rescue minutes later but also drowned in the same river, police added.
Locals managed to retrieve the bodies, which were moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy.
Officials have warned most rivers are flooded due to heavy rains being experienced in several parts of the country. The flooding left at least 25 people dead in Nairobi on Friday night while dozens are missing. More than 100 cars were damaged in the chaos.
Elsewhere, flooding has rendered several roads and bridges impassable. In Makueni County, the Wote–Emali Road was cut off near Isambani while Kyamelu Bridge overflowed following heavy downpours.
Authorities have advised motorists to avoid flooded drifts and seek alternative routes.
Additional incidents reported include flooding of Barazani Market and surrounding homes in Mutiswa and Mbitini areas, while strong winds accompanying the storms damaged structures including Masalani Catholic Church and nearby residential houses in Kibwezi.
In Kajiado County, flooding affected 21 households in the Zambia and Elpaso areas of Ngong, causing significant property damage after water submerged vehicles and household goods. No casualties were reported.
In Nakuru County, flash floods swept through Fibers and Shamer Estates in Kiratina,
Lanet, forcing the evacuation of women and children to safe neighbourhood homes.
The public is advised to remain vigilant and cooperate with authorities by avoiding flooded roads, rivers and drifts, and moving to higher ground where necessary.
The Government continues to monitor the evolving weather conditions closely and will provide further updates as additional assessments from affected counties are received, the State Department of interior said.
The met department has warned of more rains in the coming days which may cause more flooding.
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