Billions Nairobi Needs to Permanently Curb Flooding Issue - Sakaja

The governor spoke in an interview on Sunday where he claimed the chronic flooding was a national issue, rather than a political one...

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja attributes the city's persistent flooding to chronic underfunding, stating that Nairobi requires KSh60 billion annually to address infrastructure and service demands.

The city needs at least KSh60 billion per year for infrastructure, public services, and emergency response.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja highlighted the funding shortfall following recent devastating floods.
The recent floods in Nairobi alone resulted in 26 confirmed deaths.

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