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September 28, 2026
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Sakaja orders evacuation of Nairobi riparian residents ahead of El NiÑo rains

Sakaja orders evacuation of Nairobi riparian residents ahead of El NiÑo rains

Sakaja has also directed multi-agency teams to accelerate drainage clearance and flood mitigation works across the city, warning against political interference in the ongoing preparedness efforts...

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered the immediate evacuation of residents from high-risk riparian areas in Nairobi ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains.

  • Residents living in vulnerable riparian zones along the Mathare, Ngong, and Nairobi rivers are mandated to evacuate.
  • The Governor directed multi-agency teams, including the National Government Administration Officers, Kenya Urban Roads Authority, and Kenya Red Cross, to accelerate drainage clearance and flood mitigation efforts.
  • The directive emphasizes a unified command structure for disaster preparedness and response, warning against political interference.

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