Sakaja links Nairobi floods to generational infrastructure deficit

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has warned that the capital’s drainage infrastructure is incapable of handling the increasingly intense rainfall being experienced...

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja attributes the city's persistent flooding to a "generational infrastructure deficit," stating that current drainage systems are inadequate for intense rainfall.

Governor Sakaja highlighted that Nairobi's infrastructure was designed for a population of 500,000, far less than its current size.
The Governor emphasized the need for significant funding and stronger collaboration with the national government to address the issue.
Nairobi requires an estimated Sh60 billion annually to operate effectively, with a complete drainage system overhaul costing approximately Sh25 billion.

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