Sakaja: Floods Are a National Disaster, Not a Political Tool

He criticised what he termed as attempts by some leaders to use the disaster for political mileage, saying the focus should instead be on supporting affected families and preventing further loss of life. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has declared the ongoing floods a national disaster, urging leaders to desist from politicising the tragedy and instead focus on collective action to support affected families.

The disaster has claimed lives and caused destruction across the country, with nearly half of the reported deaths occurring outside Nairobi.
Governor Sakaja Johnson warned against using the floods for political mileage, emphasizing the need for a unified response.
He defended the relocation of residents from the Nairobi River banks as a measure that averted greater loss of life, and highlighted that a comprehensive overhaul of the city's drainage system is estimated to cost Sh25 billion, requiring cooperation with the national government.

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