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Originally published by Citizen DigitalMarch 8, 2026
21h ago
Sakaja says Nairobi built on a swamp, calls for national-county cooperation on floods
Speaking on Citizen Sunday Live, Sakaja said Nairobi cannot be organised and fixed using the same revenue model as other counties, arguing that the capital requires special financing to deal with infr.....
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja stated that Nairobi's current flooding issues stem from an outdated drainage system and a generational infrastructure deficit, necessitating greater cooperation with the national government and increased funding.
- Governor Sakaja estimates Nairobi needs Ksh60 billion annually to operate effectively.
- The Governor highlighted that much of Nairobi's infrastructure was built for a population of 500,000, far less than its current size.
- Sakaja urged residents to stop littering and dumping in drains, emphasizing waste disposal as a critical factor contributing to flooding.
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