Two families in Mombasa have recorded two separate rain-related tragedies, with a father and his son killed after a wall collapsed onto their house, while two siblings died after a leisure boat capsized in during a family holiday.
The incidents occurred amid heavy rainfall and unsettled weather in the coastal county.
Father, Son Killed After Wall Collapses
A father and his son died in Jomvu after a wall belonging to a Container Freight Station collapsed onto their house following heavy rains.
Mombasa County Police Commander Stella Cherono confirmed the deaths and said another son from the family survived the incident but was taken to hospital for treatment.
The wall gave way after the area experienced heavy rainfall, crushing part of the house where the family was staying.
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The incident came as heavy rains affected several parts of Mombasa County. on September 12 rainfall lasting more than 24 hours led to flooding in parts of Mombasa, disrupting transport and affecting several areas.
Mombasa has previously experienced incidents involving collapsing structures during periods of heavy rainfall. In April 2024, one person died and another was injured after a seawall under construction collapsed near Fayaz Bakery.
Two Siblings Die in Boat Capsizing
In a separate incident, two siblings died after a leisure boat, MV Blue Pineapple, carrying their family capsized in Tudor Creek, Mombasa.
The victims were part of a family of five that had travelled from western Kenya to the Coast for a holiday. The trip turned tragic when the boat overturned, leaving two family members dead and three others requiring medical attention.
According to a surviving boat operator, heavy waves following intense rainfall during the night toppled the vessel.
The three surviving family members were taken to Coast General Hospital, where they were receiving treatment after the incident.
Bodies of the two deceased siblings were recovered on Sunday and taken to the Coast General Hospital mortuary.
Governor Orders Inspection of Passenger Boats
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir has called for safety checks on vessels operating in the county.
Nassir urged maritime authorities to inspect passenger boats to ensure they meet safety requirements and are suitable for operating under changing weather conditions.
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The governor also warned of erratic weather as the rainy season sets in, urging residents and operators to exercise greater caution.
“We are asking everyone right now, the season is here, we are having very, very erratic weather changes. So we have very safe areas that people can move from the Mombasa Beach to Chuda areas since water is very calm,” said Nassir
Coast region has experienced periods of intense rainfall and flooding this year, with Mombasa among the areas affected by heavy rains.
The county head has also cautioned the public about El Niño, especially those living along the coast.
“The current El Niño phenomenon is more severe than those previously experienced, and the public must exercise exceptional caution when undertaking any activity at sea,” he added.
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