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Among the interventions announced is government support for families who lost relatives in the floods. The state will meet mortuary and funeral expenses for victims as part of efforts to ease the burden on grieving families.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Sunday, Sakaja said the county cannot tackle the problem alone and urged Nairobians to support ongoing efforts to improve drainage and environmental management.
A multi-agency emergency response team has been deployed to assist with rescue and relief operations. Led by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and working with the Kenya Defence Forces and other agencies, the team is relocating residents to safer areas and providing necessary support.
According to Central Police Commander Philemon Nyakombo, four of the victims drowned after being swept away by floodwaters in different parts of the city. Another person died after coming into contact with electricity during the floods.
The Public Service Ministry has directed all subcounties to set up public information desks, emergency response centres, and rapid response stations in every division to ensure timely assistance to households affected by floods.
NTSA urged motorists to adapt their driving to the current weather conditions. Drivers are advised to keep a safe distance from vehicles ahead, reduce speed, and avoid sudden braking on wet surfaces.
Forest authorities explained that paths leading to the caves, waterfalls, bridges, and the Ruaka picnic site had been blocked off due to safety concerns. Rising river levels have made the routes unsafe, prompting officials to restrict movement in those parts of the forest.
Anthony Muchiri, Emergency Response Director at the Kenya Red Cross, confirmed the fatalities and the number of displaced families during an interview on March 5, 2026.
The Meteorological Department has issued an advisory warning of widespread showers across both western and eastern parts of the country. Flood-prone zones, low-lying areas, and regions with saturated soils are at increased risk of flooding.
The landslide was triggered by persistent heavy rains that have been sweeping across the country, causing destruction in several counties. In Marakwet East, the hardest hit areas are Endo, Sambirir, and Embobut Wards, where homes were buried and vital infrastructure was cut off.
According to the Kenya Meteorological Department, regions likely to experience significant rainfall include the Central Highlands, with Nairobi singled out as well as the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Western, and North-western Kenya.