Sakaja Orders 48-Hour Action Plan to Tackle Flooding and Infrastructure Damage
The directive came following an urgent meeting at City Hall with several Principal Secretaries and representatives from key national government agencies. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered a 48-hour action plan to address the escalating flooding and infrastructure damage across the city following heavy rains.
- The plan must include mapping of drainage hotspots and detailed cost estimates for repairs.
- The directive was issued after an urgent meeting with Principal Secretaries and representatives from key national government agencies.
- The Implementation Committee is set to reconvene on Thursday to review the report and approve immediate interventions to restore normalcy.
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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.
