Johnson Sakaja, the Governor of Nairobi, has issued an update on the ongoing heavy rainfall in the capital, outlining emergency measures put in place by the Nairobi City County Government to protect residents and property.
In a statement released on Friday, Sakaja said the county had fully mobilised personnel and resources to respond to the effects of the heavy rains currently being experienced across the city.
The governor noted that the county’s Disaster Management and Risk Department has been placed on high alert and is coordinating response efforts while urging residents to remain vigilant and prioritise their safety.
“The county has activated its Multi-Sectoral Disaster and Flood Mitigation Committee to provide 24-hour monitoring and rapid response services,” Sakaja said.
Emergency Teams Deployed Across the City
According to the governor, the committee brings together several county departments and agencies to ensure a swift response to flooding and other weather-related emergencies.
As part of the response measures, teams from the Mobility and Works sector, including the county’s Green Army, have been deployed across all 17 sub-counties to carry out emergency desilting of drainage systems and clear blocked waterways.
Sakaja said the operations are intended to improve water flow in drainage channels and reduce the risk of flooding in vulnerable areas.
Collaboration With National Agencies
The county government is also working closely with national road agencies, including the Kenya National Highways Authority and the Kenya Urban Roads Authority, to ensure that major roads remain passable during the ongoing rains.
“All KURA contractors have been directed to be on the ground immediately to conduct urgent mitigation on their corridors,” the governor stated.
The emergency operations include opening blocked drainage systems, removing fallen trees and clearing debris from roads to enhance the safety of both motorists and pedestrians.
Sakaja added that rescue operations are already underway in flood-prone areas, with fire and disaster management teams deployed to several identified hotspots across the city.
