A farmer in Thika, Kiambu County, was rescued after being stranded for four days between two overflowing rivers following heavy rains that caused flooding in the country.
The incident unfolded after rising water levels cut off access to his farm, leaving him isolated and unable to reach safety.
A police helicopter was later deployed to airlift him and rescue him between the two overflowing rivers.
Heavy rains in the country have caused flooding in several areas, especially in the Nairobi Metropolitan region, disrupting farming activities, infrastructure, and rural mobility.
Stranded Between Two Rivers as Floodwaters Rise
The Kenya Times has established that the man, Peter Musila, was trapped for four days, rescued, and later taken to a local medical facility for care.
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His brother said he had gone to his farm when heavy rains began, only for nearby rivers to burst their banks and flood the surrounding area. Access paths were submerged, turning his farm into an isolated island.
Musila’s family pleaded with the authorities for help to rescue him between the rivers, and Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang’wa learned about the situation on the fourth day. Karungo promised to send a helicopter.
Emergency Response and Helicopter Rescue Operation
Residents gathered around the river. Since the rivers were overflowing, a local rescue operation was not possible.
Upon learning of the situation, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi arranged for a Kenya Police helicopter to rescue Musila.
The police helicopter with registration 5Y-B arrived and evacuated Musila, who was taken to a local facility for medical attention.
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Interior Ministry Issues Flood Advisory Across Kenya
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has issued a flood advisory to warning the public against exposure to flood waters amid ongoing heavy rains in several parts of the country.
The ministry advised residents to avoid crossing flooded roads, bridges, or rivers on foot or by vehicle, emphasizing the risk of drowning and urging the public to turn around in unsafe conditions.
It further directed that vulnerable groups, including the elderly, children, persons with disabilities, and pregnant women, be prioritized for early evacuation and safe shelter.
The advisory also urged residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate early, move to higher ground as water levels rise, and comply with official evacuation instructions.
Several areas were flagged as flood-prone areas, including Kasarani, Roysambu, Garissa, and Tana River regions.
