UN Intervenes Amid Severe Flooding in Nairobi and Surrounding Areas
A total of 66 people have been confirmed dead due to the floods across the country as of Sunday, with half of the victims from Nairobi...
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The Kenyan government has confirmed that UN-Habitat will provide support in responding to the recent devastating flash floods that have impacted Nairobi, causing significant humanitarian and urban management challenges.
- A total of 66 people have died nationwide due to the floods, with half of the victims from Nairobi.
- Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei announced the commitment following a conversation with Oumar Sylla, Director of the Africa Office at UN-Habitat.
- UN-Habitat is collaborating with the Nairobi county government and other stakeholders to develop a plan to prevent future disasters, while the county government is preparing a 48-hour action plan.
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Sakaja Orders 48-Hour Action Plan to Tackle Flooding and Infrastructure Damage - March 2026
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered an immediate 48-hour action plan to address severe flooding, drainage issues, and damaged roads across the city following heavy rains. The Kenyan government has confirmed that UN-Habitat will provide support in responding to recent devastating flash floods that have impacted Nairobi, causing significant humanitarian and urban management challenges. The death toll from recent floods in Kenya has tragically risen to 66 as search and rescue operations continue, with four more bodies recovered on Sunday. Residents of Buruburu estate in Nairobi have been without a reliable water supply for the past two weeks due to recent floods. Heavy rainfall has also caused the Narok River to overflow, leading to significant flooding impacting the Lemurua Loitai area.
