Kenya: Floods - May 2025

Kenya’s March–April–May (MAM) long rains, which began in March 2025, are expected to peak in mid to late May. So far, 23 counties—mainly in Coastal, Central, Lower Eastern, North Rift, Upper Eastern, Western, and North Eastern regions—have reported impacts including flash floods, strong winds, and landslides. As of 13 May, 14,793 households have been affected, 3,650 displaced, 23 fatalities reported, 5,337 acres of farmland destroyed, and 2,379 livestock lost. Rainfall is forecast to continue, with heavy downpours expected in Nairobi, the Central Highlands, Lake Victoria Basin, and parts of the Rift Valley. (IFRC, 27 May 2025)