Two people were swept by flash floods at the Sakutiek area, Narok Central subcounty, on Tuesday night.
The area Sub County Police Commander John Momanyi said the two were attempting to cross the flooded area when they were swept by the seasonal river.
The bodies of the two were recovered by members of the public who were working with the police to retrieve the bodies and moved to Naivasha Sub County Hospital for preservation, awaiting post-mortem.
Following the incident, the police boss warned residents against crossing flooded areas during this rainy season to avert danger.
Elsewhere, eight cows died after they were struck by lightning at Mararianta village in Narok West subcounty.
The cows belonging to Peter Sasiet were shielding from the rain under a tree following a heavy downpour that was being experienced in the area when the incident occurred.
Narok Central Sub County Police Commander John Momanyi at his office /KNA
The incidents come at a time when the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in most parts of the country this week.
A spot check by KNA shows most rivers across the county were full to capacity following heavy rains that have continued in the last two weeks, hence the need for residents to be vigilant when attempting to cross flooded rivers.
The Narok tragedy comes hours after weather experts warned that the current rains could intensify in the coming weeks. The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) has projected that rainfall across Kenya and the Greater Horn of Africa may be heavier than usual, similar to 2024 levels.
According to ICPAC, moderate rainfall ranging between 50 and 200 millimetres is expected in many parts of Rwanda, Burundi, northwestern and southern Tanzania, western Uganda, coastal, northeastern and western Kenya, parts of western Ethiopia, northern South Sudan and southern Sudan.
The institution cautioned that the heavy rains could lead to flooding in several regions.
“The expected heavy rainfall over parts of northeastern Kenya and some regions in southern and northern Tanzania could trigger isolated flooding. Communities in low-lying areas should stay cautious,” the institution warned.
