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Originally published by Kenyanstop
March 18, 2026
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Pain as Nairobi Traders Recount Heavy Losses After Floods
Floods in Nairobi leave traders uncertain, with businesses submerged, livelihoods disrupted, and growing calls for urgent government intervention as more rains loom...
✨ Key Highlights
Persistent heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in Nairobi County, leading to significant business losses and exposing failures in infrastructure and drainage systems.
- Traders are lamenting the lack of government intervention weeks after the March 6 floods.
- Printwell Industries Limited in the Industrial Area halted operations for over 11 days, with water levels reportedly reaching 11 feet, damaging machinery and stock vital for textbook printing.
- Business owners like Sharmila D'Cunha and Dennis Kairu are urging for better infrastructure and environmental management, while others like Lena in Kibera have lost substantial personal savings.
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