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...
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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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Nairobi Tests Flood Response as Agencies Set Up Emergency Command Centre - October 2026
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, with agencies setting up an emergency command centre. The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has issued warnings of heavy rainfall and potential flooding across several regions of Kenya throughout October, urging residents in 227 identified flood hotspots to take precautionary measures. Meanwhile, stakeholders in Kisumu are calling for long-term solutions to address recurring floods, and Tana River County has equipped 130 community leaders with flood preparedness skills through training initiatives.
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