Sakaja's Cabinet Approves Emergency Response Bill and Nairobi River Programme - February 2026

The Nairobi County Government, led by Governor Johnson Sakaja, has approved several new initiatives. The Sakaja-led Cabinet approved a new Disaster Management Policy and Emergency Response Bill to make the city's approach to emergencies proactive, addressing recurring issues like urban fires and floods. As part of this, Nairobi is set to launch a new 24-hour Emergency Operations Centre to improve disaster preparedness and coordination. This reform follows recent incidents including major fires and gas explosions. The Cabinet also reaffirmed its support for the Sh50-billion Nairobi River Regeneration Programme. This project aims to transform the city's polluted waterways into community assets and is scheduled for completion in January 2027.

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How Nairobi's 24-Hour Emergency Command Centre Will Work

Nairobi is set to launch a new 24-hour Emergency Operations Centre as part of a significant overhaul of its disaster response system, approved by the Sakaja-led Cabinet. This reform aims to improve preparedness and coordination following recent incidents including major fires and gas explosions across the city.