Sakaja Introduces 24/7 Emergency Response Bill to Safeguard Nairobi
The legislation aims to address long-standing gaps in emergency preparedness, coordination, and public safety. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Nairobi is set to significantly upgrade its emergency preparedness with the approval of a new Disaster Management Policy and Emergency Response Bill by the Sakaja-led County Cabinet. This legislation aims to transform Nairobi's approach to emergencies from reactive to proactive, addressing recurring issues like urban fires and floods that have caused significant loss.
- The new framework will establish a 24-hour Emergency Operations Centre, Borough-based rapid response teams, and a new body called the Nairobi Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (NADEMA).
- The bill was fast-tracked to the Nairobi County Assembly by Governor Sakaja to improve public safety and coordination.
- Within 60 days of the law's passage, Nairobi will publish a detailed disaster preparedness plan, including an inventory of emergency resources and designated shelters across all boroughs.
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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.
