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March 21, 2026
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Govt Orders Immediate Evacuation in Six Nairobi Estates as Dam Threatens to Burst

Govt Orders Immediate Evacuation in Six Nairobi Estates as Dam Threatens to Burst

Rains are expected to continue on Saturday and Sunday and reduce in intensity on Monday, with flooding expected in the capital and its environs...

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Nairobi residents in several estates near the Nairobi Dam, including informal settlements in Kibera, have been ordered to evacuate immediately due to the dam nearing its breaking point amid heavy rains.

  • Residents in Kibera, Nyayo Highrise, Dam Estate, Lang'ata, Nairobi West, and Madaraka must evacuate to higher ground.
  • The Water Resources Authority (WRA) issued the evacuation order, warning of imminent flood risk.
  • Heavy showers are forecasted to continue across the Nairobi metro area, with specific warnings for areas around the dam.

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