Sakaja Unveils El Niño Plan After Identifying 227 Flood Hotspots in Nairobi
Following a multi-agency meeting, the governor outlined measures underway to prepare the city for the heavy rains expected from October...
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Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has formed five multi-agency teams to prepare the city for the anticipated El Niño rains, following the identification of 227 flood hotspots across the county.
- The teams will focus on areas such as infrastructure, emergency response, shelter, security, and communication.
- Governor Sakaja Johnson is leading the proactive preparations involving various county departments and agencies like the Kenya Red Cross and NDMA.
- The county is also implementing a Ksh2.4 billion program to clear drains and strengthen drainage systems, with Ksh2 billion earmarked for 19 flood-prone roads.
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