Cars submerged, commuters stranded as heavy rains flood several Nairobi roads
Several major roads in Nairobi were submerged, leaving vehicles stranded and commuters struggling to reach their destinations following heavy rains that hit the city.
In videos seen by K24 Digital, on Friday, March 6, 2026, cars could be seen partially underwater, while some motorists attempted to navigate through waist-deep floodwaters.
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The flooding caused massive traffic jams in key areas within the Nairobi Metropolitan, disrupting the evening commutes.
Media personality and event MC James Muiri, widely known as MC Jimmie Kajim, who was caught in the flooding, said that Lang’ata Road was chaotic, with water flowing like a river across the highway as Nairobi experienced heavy rains.
“Langata Road right now is a mess, with a whole river flowing on the highway. Nairobi rains are something else! Lang’ata Road is messy, it’s literally like a river flowing on the highway,” Kajim lamented.
Heavy rainfall
This comes after the Kenya Meteorological Department, in a statement issued on Thursday, March 5, 2026, announced that the ongoing rains are expected to stretch up to Monday, March 9, 2026.
“Heavy Rains Update – Kenya Advisory No. 02/2026 active until 9th March! Peak rains are hitting hard right now across Lake Victoria Basin, Western, Central Highlands including Nairobi, SE Lowlands & Coast,” Kenya Met announced.
NTSA’s caution
Earlier, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) had warned motorists and other road users to remain vigilant as heavy rains continued to fall across different parts of the country, creating dangerous road conditions.
The authority noted that rainfall and fog in several areas have significantly reduced visibility and made many roads slippery, increasing the risk of accidents.
“With the onset of the heavy rains across the country, as advised by the weatherman, the Authority cautions the Public of potentially hazardous road conditions. The ongoing rainfall and foggy conditions in some areas are significantly increasing road risks due to reduced visibility and slippery road surfaces,” the statement reads.
“We appeal to motorists to be extra cautious and mindful of their safety and that of other road users. We urge pedestrians to use designated crossing points to avoid unnecessary risks. Passengers are also encouraged to take responsibility for their own safety by speaking out and asking the driver to stop if the situation becomes unsafe.”
It also warned motorists against driving through flooded roads, noting that such decisions often lead to avoidable accidents and loss of life.
“Motorists are strongly advised not to attempt to drive through flooded roads,” the authority stated
