Residents of Kitengela were Wednesday morning marooned by floods after heavy rains pounded the region.
Many of them took to social media to call for help even as humanitarian organisations such as the Kenya Red Cross swung into action to evacuate families.
As early as 2 am Wednesday, several residents were unable to move out of their houses because of the flooding situation.
"We are currently on the ground assisting families to move to safety in Kitengela, Kajiado County, following heavy rainfall," the Kenya Red Cross tweeted.
Evacuations were being conducted in households along Deliverance Road, Balozi Road, Baraka Road, Blessed Court, New Valley, Changombe, and KAG area
The latest information from the Kenya Red Cross indicated that six people in critical situations had been rescued.
"Efforts to reach others in this challenging operation continue," the society said.
Kimalat bridge on Isinya-Kitengela road impassable. @Ma3Route pic.twitter.com/8ux0iwAQCo
— Peterson Wachira HSC (@ptason) May 1, 2024
Update: Six people have been rescued so far.
— Kenya Red Cross (@KenyaRedCross) May 1, 2024
Efforts to reach others in this challenging operation continue. https://t.co/sHnn5n7eWh pic.twitter.com/vJIXQuFrgW
Live scenes hapa Kitengela.
— Maggy Mghetto (@MghettoMaggy) May 1, 2024
Hali si Hali 🥹💔 pic.twitter.com/EaQWvxN9Lz
Waah Kitengela sio kuzuri hata kidogo 🥲 pic.twitter.com/yQcEr00U4e
— Helter Skelter (@Ngafocus) May 1, 2024
Situation in Kitengela. pray for residents of Kitengela pic.twitter.com/TSmzDQCJpm
— Chali wa KU🤯 (@prodigal_ke) May 1, 2024
This is the situation at Kitengela Balozi Road. It is sad that someone cries for help for 5 hours and nobody is showing up. I have contacted the police no help... but the lady is safe. Something must be done about disaster management. pic.twitter.com/x3sydNoGqb
— zola (@zola_566) May 1, 2024