Mudavadi Pledges Urgent Action After Deadly Nairobi Floods
Musalia who chairs the National Government–Nairobi County Steering Committee, said he is spearheading efforts to address drainage, sanitation, lighting and urban maintenance in the capital. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Following deadly overnight floods in Nairobi that claimed 23 lives, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has pledged urgent and coordinated action to address the disaster's root causes.
- 23 people confirmed dead due to the floods.
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is spearheading the response.
- The Kenya Metrological Department had warned of intense rainfall, highlighting inadequate drainage systems.
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Mudavadi Pledges Urgent Action After Deadly Nairobi Floods - March 2026
President William Ruto has announced urgent government measures to aid families affected by severe flooding in Nairobi and across the country, following torrential rains on March 7, 2026. The floods claimed 23 lives in Nairobi overnight. In a related development, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has pledged coordinated action to address the disaster's root causes. Meanwhile, the government is intensifying child protection measures with a particular focus on children under five. Turning to preparedness, Kenyans can now receive real-time rain and flood warnings every 15 minutes through a specialized mobile application. The Ministry of Health has also issued alerts for potential outbreaks of cholera, malaria, and other diseases due to the ongoing heavy rains and flooding across several regions.
