Military deployed after deadly flooding in Kenyan capital

Heavy rains have caused deadly flooding in Nairobi, Kenya (AP)

Eight people have died, flights were disrupted and the military has been deployed as motorists in the Kenyan capital were stranded for hours on Saturday after heavy rains led to flooding.

George Seda, the chief of police in Nairobi, said six people had drowned and two others were electrocuted, warning that the death toll may rise as search and rescue operations continue.