Roofs Ripped Off, Trees Toppled as Storm Batters Kisumu

Kenya: Heavy Rains, Strong Winds Damage Buildings, Vehicles in Kisumu

Kisumu -- Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds damaged several buildings and vehicles in Kisumu on Thursday, forcing workers to flee for safety and raising concerns over the condition of old structures in the city.

Roofs ripped off, trees toppled as storm batters Kisumu

A billboard was brought down by strong winds, landing on vehicles that were packed nearby

30 Minutes Of Havoc As Intense Storm Causes Destruction In Kisumu Amid El Nino news

A brief but intense storm swept through Kisumu on Thursday evening, October 8, 2026, causing widespread destruction, tearing off rooftops, and bringing down trees and billboards across several parts of the lakeside city. Despite lasting less than 30 minutes, the heavy downpour left a trail of damage, destroying parked vehicles, knocking out power lines, and […] The post 30 Minutes Of Havoc As Intense Storm Causes Destruction In Kisumu Amid El Ni…

Kenya Met Issues Advisory After Sudden Heavy Downpour And Storms Hit Kisumu

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Kenya Met Issues Advisory After Sudden Heavy Downpour and Storms Hit Kisumu The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has urged residents to take precautions during the ongoing October–December (OND) rainfall season after heavy storms hit Kisumu East on the afternoon of October 8, 2026. In an advisory issued on Thursday, October 8, the weather agency urged the public to stay updated on…

Strong winds damage buildings, bring down billboard in Kisumu

Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds swept through Kisumu City on Thursday, damaging buildings, blowing off rooftops and bringing down a billboard that landed on vehicles. The intense downpour, which lasted less than 30 minutes, caused widespread disruption across parts of the city. Along Jomo Kenyatta Highway, a billboard was blown down by strong winds [...]

Kisumu: Property destroyed , trees collapses as heavy rains pound city Thursday evening

A sudden storm battered Kisumu, crushing vehicles and damaging property, with heavy rain forecast across 20 counties and strong winds in northern Kenya.