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28% of Kenyans affected by flood risk in the past month – survey
05th November, 2025 05:01 PM
A new nationwide survey by Stahili Pulse Report has found that nearly one in three Kenyans have either been displaced or had to prepare for relocation due to flood risk in the past month, underscoring the growing impact of prolonged rains across the country.
According to the Stahili Pulse Report, which interviewed 1,532 randomly selected adults from Kenya’s nine regions — Rift Valley, Central, Nairobi, Western, Nyanza, Eastern, Coast, North Eastern, and others — 28.6 per cent of respondents said they or their families had been directly affected by flooding in the last 30 days.
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When asked, “In the last 30 days, have you or your family had to temporarily relocate due to flood risk or damage?”
58.1 per cent said no,17.3 per cent said no, but we were prepared, 17 per cent said yes, temporarily, and 11.6 per cent said yes, permanently.
The report comes amid weeks of heavy rainfall that have caused severe flooding and landslides in several parts of the country.
In Elgeyo Marakwet County, a landslide in Marakwet East on November 1 left at least 21 people dead and several others missing after rocks and mud swept through homes. Officials say the incident was triggered by continuous rainfall in the hilly terrain.
In Nakuru County, Lake Naivasha has overflowed, displacing families living near the lake and damaging farms and property. Trans Nzoia County has also reported flooding that has cut off roads and disrupted livelihoods.
The survey further revealed widespread concern about changing rainfall patterns.
When asked whether they agreed with the statement, “The rainy season in Kenya has become much more unpredictable in the last three years,” 47.9 per cent said they strongly agree, 39.7 per cent said they agree, while 10.6 per cent said they disagree.
The findings reflect a growing sense of vulnerability among Kenyans as weather patterns become less predictable.
Government officials have urged residents living in flood-prone and hilly areas to remain cautious as the rains continue into November. Relief and evacuation efforts are ongoing in affected counties.
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