Govt Orders Immediate Evacuation in Six Nairobi Estates as Dam Threatens to Burst - March 2026

The government has ordered immediate evacuation for residents in several Nairobi estates near the Nairobi Dam, including informal settlements in Kibera, as the dam nears its breaking point amid heavy rains. This order comes after a flood alert was issued due to rising water levels and a structural failure in the earthen barrier of the dam. Meanwhile, Laikipia University students blocked the Nyahururu-Nakuru Highway on Saturday, March 21, protesting the death of a fellow student and demanding accountability from the institution. Additionally, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has reassured the public and stakeholders that aviation services will not be disrupted, despite a fresh strike threat from aviation workers.

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Govt Orders Immediate Evacuation in Six Nairobi Estates as Dam Threatens to Burst

Nairobi residents in several estates near the Nairobi Dam, including informal settlements in Kibera, have been ordered to evacuate immediately due to the dam nearing its breaking point amid heavy rains.