By James Murimi - Reporter
Kenya, April 23, 2026 - Torrential rains and powerful winds have pounded Kenya’s Coast, displacing families, destroying homes and cutting off vital services in Mombasa and Kwale counties.
The Kenya Red Cross, in a statement posted on its X account, warned that, “Heavy rains and strong winds have caused widespread disruption in Mombasa County and Kwale County.”
In Mombasa, the impact has been severe, with at least 103 households affected and nine families displaced in Jomvu, Kisauni, Changamwe and Likoni.
Freretown residents were left counting losses after strong winds tore through homes, ripping off rooftops, while floodwaters submerged low-lying areas. In Nyali, flash floods brought transport to a standstill, worsening the unfolding crisis.
Health services were also disrupted, with the Red Cross reporting that, “Jomvu Model Hospital and Tudor Sub-County Health Facility were inaccessible due to flooding,” raising concerns over access to urgent medical care.
In neighbouring Kwale County, five households were affected in Lungalunga and Vanga as relentless rains continued to pound the region.
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Meanwhile, fears are growing over the fate of a boda boda rider swept away by raging waters while attempting to cross a flooded bridge near Shimba Hills.
The Red Cross confirmed that, “Search is ongoing for a boda boda rider swept away while crossing a flooded bridge near Shimba Hills.”
Emergency teams remain on the ground assessing the damage and coordinating relief efforts. The agency said, “assessments and response efforts are ongoing,” even as residents brace for more rains and potential further devastation.