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Students at the University of Nairobi were forced to move through floodwater on Saturday night after intense rainfall flooded several hostels within the institution.
Videos circulating on social media showed water flowing along hostel corridors and entering student rooms, leaving some learners stranded on their beds as their belongings were soaked by the rising water. In some clips, students were seen carefully navigating the flooded hallways as they tried to reach safer areas inside the buildings.
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The flooding followed hours of heavy rainfall that affected many parts of Nairobi on Saturday night, overwhelming drainage systems in several locations.
On Sunday morning, William Ruto said the government had deployed resources to respond to flooding reported in different parts of the country.
He stated that heavy rains had continued to threaten lives and livelihoods and that the government had activated a multi-agency response involving emergency services, security agencies, humanitarian teams, and technical departments to coordinate response efforts in Nairobi and other affected regions.
According to the president, rescue and evacuation operations were underway, while authorities were also working to clear blocked drainage channels and reopen access roads in flooded areas. The national government is coordinating with county administrations to ensure residents’ safety as the rains persist.
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Emergency food supplies and medical assistance are also being delivered to people affected by the floods. The president urged the public to follow safety advisories issued by authorities, including the Kenya Meteorological Department and the police.
Heavy rainfall on Saturday night caused widespread flooding across Nairobi, disrupting transport and prompting rescue efforts. Officials reported that at least 11 people were rescued during the incident.
Flooding was reported in several areas including Parklands, the Nairobi Central Business District, Ngando, Lower Kabete, Kibera, Kilimani, South B, Kawangware, Lang’ata, Lavington, Eastleigh and Riruta.
Major traffic disruptions were also reported along key roads including the Nairobi Expressway at the Museum Hill exit, Limuru Road, Bunyala Road, Lusaka Road, and sections of the CBD after floodwaters made parts of the roads impassable.
Authorities further reported that both the Nairobi River and the Ngong River had burst their banks, causing river flooding in nearby settlements.
