[PHOTOS] Kangemi traders brave chilly Tuesday weather

Traders in Kangemi continued with their daily hustle on Tuesday despite cold and rainy conditions that gripped parts of the city.

The cold spell disrupted normal routines, but traders remained resilient, adapting to the harsh conditions to sustain their livelihoods.

Grocers at Kangemi Market pressed on with business, braving the chilly weather and intermittent rain to sell vegetables and fruits to customers.

At a garage along Waiyaki Way, mechanics were forced to take cover under a makeshift shade, keeping warm beside a lit bonfire as temperatures dipped.

Kenya is grappling with severe flooding after heavy rains caused rivers in Kisumu, Tana River, and Uasin Gishu counties to overflow.

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration confirmed that a total of 84 people have died, with three still reported missing.

Mechanics take cover under a makeshift shade beside a lit bonfire at a garage along Waiyaki Way, keeping warm during chilly weather on March 24, 2026 / ENOS TECHE

River Nyando in Kisumu County has burst its banks, triggering overflows in multiple areas. The ministry identified Kakola, Onjiko, Kochogo, East Kano, Okanja, Kamidumbi, and Panadol as the most affected locations.

Lower parts of Kakola Ombaka Sub-Location and areas along streams such as Awach, Agala, Nyalbiego, Chamrogi, and Nyaidho are also at risk.

“Field reports indicate a rapid rise in river levels with strong currents, flowing across Awasi, Onjiko, Kochogo, and Kakola, increasing the risk of flash floods,” the ministry said.

Rescue operations are underway, with the Kenya Coast Guard Service, Kenya Red Cross, and Kisumu County disaster management team actively assisting residents. National Government Administrative Officers continue to monitor the situation.

Grocers at Kangemi Market pressed on with business, braving the chilly weather on March 24, 2026 / ENOS TECHE