The Red Cross team and State officials distribute foodstuffs to city families affected by floods on March 9, 2026. /HANDOUT

Hundreds of families affected by recent flash floods in Nairobi have received government relief support as authorities step up assistance to communities hit by heavy rains.

In Kasarani Sub-County, officials distributed food and non-food relief items to 600 residents during an exercise held at the sub-county headquarters. The support targeted households that suffered losses following flash floods that swept through parts of the area.

State officials address the affected families during the distribution of food and non-food items in Nairobi on March 9, 2026. /HANDOUT
Authorities said the relief package was meant to cushion affected families as they recover from the disruption caused by the flooding.

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A similar exercise was conducted in Shauri Moyo within Kamukunji Sub-County, where 700 households received relief supplies. The distribution took place at the Shauri Moyo Chief’s Office.

State officials distribute non-food items to city families affected by floods on March 9, 2026. /HANDOUT
The assistance included both food and essential non-food items to support families whose homes and belongings were affected by the floods.

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State officials distribute non-food items to city families affected by floods on March 9, 2026. /HANDOUT
Nairobi has in recent weeks experienced heavy rainfall that has triggered flash floods in several neighbourhoods, displacing residents and disrupting daily activities in low-lying areas.

Government officials say relief efforts are ongoing as authorities continue assessing the impact of the flooding and identifying households in need of assistance.

Residents who received the aid welcomed the intervention, saying it would help families cope with the immediate effects of the floods as they begin rebuilding their livelihoods.