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October 1, 2026
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Nairobi tests flood response as agencies set up emergency command centre

Nairobi tests flood response as agencies set up emergency command centre

Nairobi has begun testing its flood emergency response ahead of the October-December rains, with national and county agencies setting up a joint command centre at Charter Hall...

✨ Key Highlights

Nairobi is conducting a flood response simulation, Operation Okoa Maisha, to prepare for the upcoming October-December rainy season. The exercise tests inter-agency coordination in handling potential flooding and other emergencies.

  • A joint emergency command centre has been established at Charter Hall.
  • Key participants include the Nairobi County Government, National Disaster Operations Centre, Kenya Red Cross, and Kenya Defence Forces.
  • Governor Johnson Sakaja emphasized the need for unified reporting and communication, and warned residents in flood-prone areas, particularly on riparian land, to evacuate.

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