Heavy Rain, Storms Damage Roads, Property in Kisumu as El Niño Nears

A severe storm swept through Kisumu on October 8, 2026, damaging buildings, tearing off rooftops, and bringing down trees and billboards. The heavy rains lasted less than 30 minutes, causing part of the Jubilee Jumbo Hardware warehouse to collapse, damaging parked vehicles, and scattering debris on roads, while fallen branches affected power lines. Authorities plan to inspect buildings and billboards for structural integrity and are working to clear blocked drainage systems. The Kenya Meteorological Service issued a warning, urging caution during the ongoing rainy season due to El Niño concerns.