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Originally published by Capital Newstop
March 8, 2026
21h ago
Sakaja: Why Painful River Evictions Were Necessary to Save Lives in Nairobi Floods
The governor noted that when the county government ordered residents living along the Nairobi River to relocate, the move was heavily politicised by some leaders. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
✨ Key Highlights
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the controversial relocation of residents from riverbanks last year, stating it was a necessary measure to save lives during recent floods.
- The Governor argued that failing to relocate residents would have resulted in a significantly higher death toll.
- The Nairobi County Government's efforts to improve drainage are hindered by the Sh25 billion cost of overhauling the system.
- A partnership with the national government aims to address infrastructure issues, including a Sh50 billion sewer line project.
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