Utawala, Kariokor and Ruai Bypass Among Nairobi Areas Hit by Floods After Overnight Rains

Flooding affected several areas in Nairobi, including Utawala, the Ruai Bypass, and the Kariokor roundabout, following heavy rains on the night of April 27-28, 2026. Roads were submerged, making travel impossible and leaving many passengers stranded. In Utawala, a swollen stream burst its banks, flooding homes, while at Kariokor, raw sewage was reported on the roads. The Kenya Meteorological Service warned of continued heavy rainfall this week.