In media reports, the latest flooding incident has occurred in western Kenya, where the Nyando River overflowed on Monday, submerging sections of the Ahero Bridge along the Kericho–Awasi–Kisumu road and disrupting transport in the region.
The government issued a statement cautioning motorists against using the flooded route and advising them to seek alternative roads, particularly at night when visibility is low.
“This advisory is especially critical during the hours of darkness, when it may be difficult to accurately determine the depth and strength of the flowing water,” the statement said.
Emergency response efforts have intensified in the worst-affected areas, led by the Kenya Red Cross Society, which has been rescuing stranded residents and relocating families to safer ground.
In the Nyando area, rescue teams have evacuated more than 200 people and over 200 livestock, while at least two families were pulled from immediate danger. Authorities are also working to evacuate more than 900 students from the Ahero Girls National School as floodwaters continue to rise
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A woman walks through flood waters following heavy rains in Ahero, Western Kenya, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration on Tuesday said at least 265 households have been affected in the area. Displaced residents are being sheltered in public facilities, including government offices, churches and health centers. Six unaccompanied children were among those rescued and are currently under care
People cross a flooded portion of the road following heavy rains in Nyakach, Western Kenya, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Across the country, the floods have disrupted daily life, forcing the closure of schools, rendering roads impassable, and interrupting business activity, particularly in low-lying and informal settlements.
Officials say emergency teams remain on the ground monitoring the situation, with additional evacuations expected if rainfall continues.
The reality that Oburu and President Ruto have to deal with here is that the entire Nyando river and the excellent land in that region they have there can be an economic jewel not only for Nyanza but for the whole country.
Look at it.
Read: Nyando River Dam: Kenya has many unused possibilities.
Adongo Ogony is a Human Rights Activist and a Writer who lives in Toronto, Canada
