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March 18, 2026
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Calls for climate-resilient urban planning reforms after Nairobi floods

Calls for climate-resilient urban planning reforms after Nairobi floods

Experts warn that African cities are expanding rapidly without adequate planning...

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Deadly floods in Nairobi, attributed to heavy rains on March 6, 2026, have spurred calls for urgent reforms in urban planning and construction practices to build climate resilience.

  • More than 60 people have died nationwide, with over 30 fatalities in Nairobi, and at least 50,000 displaced.
  • Experts, including Kisumu Governor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o and UN-Habitat Regional Director Oumar Sylla, emphasize integrating climate resilience into urban development.
  • The floods highlight systemic failures in Nairobi's inadequate drainage infrastructure and encroachment on riparian land, exacerbated by rapid urban expansion.

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