Sakaja urges Nairobi residents to heed evacuation alerts ahead of El Niño rains

Nairobi residents living in flood-prone areas have been urged to prepare for the expected October El Niño rains and move to safer areas early when advised by authorities...

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is urging residents in flood-prone areas to heed evacuation alerts and relocate to safer grounds as the October El Niño rains approach.

The Nairobi County Government is undertaking drainage works across all 17 sub-counties to mitigate flooding risks.
Governor Sakaja emphasized the importance of residents cooperating with authorities and participating in clean-up activities.
Measures include clearing drainage channels, culverts, and waterways, as well as widening and deepening existing systems.

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