Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered a 48-hour action plan to address the escalating flooding and infrastructure damage across the city following heavy rains.

• The plan must include mapping of drainage hotspots and detailed cost estimates for repairs.
• The directive was issued after an urgent meeting with Principal Secretaries and representatives from key national government agencies.
• The Implementation Committee is set to reconvene on Thursday to review the report and approve immediate interventions to restore normalcy.

Heavy rainfall has caused the Narok River to overflow, leading to significant flooding that is impacting the Lemurua Loitai area.

• The flooding poses a severe threat to residents and infrastructure in the affected region.
• The specific cause of the overflow is attributed to recent prolonged downpours.
• Authorities are issuing warnings and urging caution for those living near the riverbanks.

The death toll from recent floods in Kenya has tragically risen to 66 as search and rescue operations continue. Four more bodies were recovered on Sunday, bringing the total fatalities.

• The confirmed death toll has reached 66, including 50 men, 8 women, and 8 children.
• National Police Service Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga confirmed the updated figures, noting that Nairobi County has the highest number of deaths with 33.
• The Interior Ministry has issued warnings of continued rainfall, identifying 37 neighborhoods in Nairobi at high risk of further flooding due to their proximity to rivers.

Residents of Buruburu in Nairobi have reported a severe water shortage lasting for two weeks, despite recent floods impacting the region.

• Residents have been without clean water for two weeks.
• The affected area is Buruburu, Nairobi.
• The ongoing water crisis persists despite recent flooding.

The Holo Water project is alleviating a significant water shortage in Kisumu families, offering a vital solution as climate change intensifies the global water crisis.

• Nearly 44% of Kenyans face water scarcity, according to the Water Resources Authority.
• The Holo Water project is directly assisting affected families in Kisumu.
• The initiative aims to ease the burden on women, who are often forced to travel further for water as sources dry up.

Residents of Buruburu estate in Nairobi have been without a reliable water supply for the past two weeks due to recent floods.

• The extended disruption in water access impacts thousands of households.
• The flooding is the primary cause of the prolonged water outage affecting the Buruburu estate.
• Efforts to restore normal water services are ongoing, but no specific timeline for full restoration has been provided.

The Kenyan government has confirmed that UN-Habitat will provide support in responding to the recent devastating flash floods that have impacted Nairobi, causing significant humanitarian and urban management challenges.

• A total of 66 people have died nationwide due to the floods, with half of the victims from Nairobi.
• Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei announced the commitment following a conversation with Oumar Sylla, Director of the Africa Office at UN-Habitat.
• UN-Habitat is collaborating with the Nairobi county government and other stakeholders to develop a plan to prevent future disasters, while the county government is preparing a 48-hour action plan.

A joint committee has urgently demanded an action plan within 48 hours to tackle the escalating flooding crisis in Nairobi, highlighting a worsening situation.

• This directive aims to implement a Cooperation agreement between Nairobi County and the national government.
• The committee on the implementation of the agreement is spearheading this urgent response.
• The focus is on mitigating the immediate impact of the severe flooding.