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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