Last mentioned: Mar 9, 2026
Logistics Backlog
Cargo carriers begin reporting significant delays in perishable export schedules.
Casualty Update
Official death toll reaches 23 as emergency services access submerged areas.
Flooding Begins
Heavy rainfall triggers flash floods across Nairobi's industrial and residential zones.
Airport Disruption
Major flight delays and cancellations reported at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Severe flash flooding in Nairobi has claimed 23 lives and forced the suspension of operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The disruption poses a significant threat to East Africa's primary air cargo gateway and the time-sensitive horticulture export sector.