Families searching for relatives or friends missing after the devastating flash floods that struck Nairobi have been urged to visit the Nairobi City Mortuary.
Of the 28 bodies recovered from the floods, only one was identified, officials said.
Nairobi West county commissioner Rose Chege said a total of 27 unidentified bodies are still at the facility.
The fatalities include 22 adult males, three adult females, and two children.
Authorities say the bodies are yet to be formally identified and will undergo postmortem examinations.
Chege appealed to members of the public who may have missing relatives to visit the mortuary to assist in the identification process.
The flash floods, triggered by heavy rains, have caused widespread destruction in several parts of the city, with emergency teams continuing rescue and recovery efforts.
Authorities have urged residents in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant as the rains persist.
President William Ruto ordered the immediate deployment of a multi-agency emergency response team to support rescue and relief operations.
The team, led by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, will work alongside the Kenya Defence Forces and other emergency agencies.
Authorities said the team will coordinate evacuations, assist affected communities and move residents living in danger zones to safer areas.
The President also directed the immediate release of relief food from national strategic reserves to assist families affected by the floods.
In addition, the government will cover hospital bills for victims injured during the flooding who are currently receiving treatment in public health facilities, while emergency humanitarian assistance will be provided to displaced families.
The National Police Service said emergency response teams moved quickly overnight to conduct search and rescue missions in affected areas.
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