Recent floods in Nairobi have exposed significant drainage and stormwater management issues, leading to school closures and widespread disruption.

• Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja stated the city needs Sh25 billion to overhaul its drainage system, which currently serves 5 million people but was designed for 500,000.
• The Chief Executive Officer of the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority, Julius Mugun, points to ageing infrastructure, blocked channels due to waste and illegal structures, and the loss of natural drainage systems as key problems.
• Solutions proposed include stricter regulations for developers to incorporate stormwater harvesting, integrating water management into urban planning, and investing in modern drainage systems and the restoration of natural water management areas.