Calls for climate-resilient urban planning reforms after Nairobi floods

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.

Mudavadi pushes urgent plan to tackle Nairobi flooding crisis

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has launched an urgent plan to address the persistent flooding crisis in Nairobi, emphasizing the need for coordinated and long-term interventions.

Duale calls for urgent action as Nairobi hosts global maternal health conference

Nairobi is hosting the 2026 International Maternal and Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC), where Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, representing President Ruto, urged for accelerated global action to end maternal and newborn deaths.

Nairobi to host the Second Africa Urban Forum in April

Nairobi is set to host the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2) from 8–10 April 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

Nairobi floods caused by encroachment and poor urban planning

Mudavadi Appears Before Senate Over Nairobi–National Government Deal

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi appeared before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations to discuss the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between Nairobi City County and the National Government.