On Saturday, 31 October, heavy rain caused water‑logged streets in several Nairobi suburbs, halting traffic and leaving vehicles stranded.

First Avenue in Parklands flooded near Oshwal School, with motorists attempting to drive through the accumulated water.

The Parklands Residents Association warned that the limited flooding could foreshadow more severe impacts if the anticipated El Niño rains arrive.

Similar conditions were reported at the Githurai roundabout, where water depth impeded both cars and motorcycles.

On Waiyaki Way in Westlands, a City Shuttle bus became stuck in a ditch after the downpour, illustrating broader disruption across the capital.

The Kenya Meteorological Department had forecast light showers and thunderstorms for Nairobi on Saturday, after earlier issuing a daily outlook that predicted sunny intervals in the morning followed by rain in the afternoon.

Temperatures were expected to range between 17 °C and 28 °C, with moderate afternoon showers forecast for the next two days and a sunny Monday.

In the Coast region, the Kenya Red Cross said overflow from the Tulu and Minjila dams in Tana River County displaced 302 households, while a further 3,156 households were affected across the county and neighbouring Lamu.

Emergency assistance, including food, tarpaulins and blankets, has been provided to 175 of the displaced families by county and national authorities, according to the Red Cross.

Red Cross response teams remain on the ground, coordinating with partners to assess damage and support affected households as rainfall continues.