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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Kenya flood toll rises to 42 as government pledges support for affected families - March 2026
The national death toll from recent floods in Kenya has tragically risen to 42, with Nairobi bearing the brunt of the disaster's impact. Following devastating flash floods in Nairobi, the government is urging residents to check the Nairobi City Mortuary for unidentified loved ones, which currently holds 27 fatalities including 22 males, 3 females, and 2 children awaiting identification. Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in Central Kenya, displacing at least 48 households and leaving one child feared dead. Meanwhile, 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, while defending the controversial relocation of residents from riverbanks last year as a necessary measure to save lives during recent floods.
