{"id":5418,"date":"2026-08-21T11:55:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T11:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=5418"},"modified":"2026-08-21T11:55:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T11:55:50","slug":"sakaja-unveils-ksh2-4-billion-flood-response-plan-as-nairobi-braces-for-el-nino-rains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=5418","title":{"rendered":"Sakaja Unveils KSh2.4 Billion Flood-Response Plan as Nairobi Braces for El Ni\u00f1o Rains"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By News Brief\u00a0<\/strong><\/pre>\n
NAIROBI, Kenya<\/strong> \u2014 Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has stepped up preparations for the anticipated El Ni\u00f1o rains after inspecting several flood-prone areas across the city, including the Mombasa Road\u2013Bunyala Junction corridor and Globe Roundabout, where drainage works are already underway.<\/p>\n
The ongoing interventions are aimed at improving storm-water flow, easing drainage bottlenecks and reducing the risk of flooding in vulnerable parts of the capital.<\/p>\n
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The County Government says it is implementing a KSh2.4 billion multi-agency flood-mitigation programme<\/strong> in partnership with the Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) and Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).<\/p>\n
Under the programme, KSh2 billion will be dedicated to drainage and flood-mitigation works along 19 flood-prone roads<\/strong>, complementing the ongoing Nairobi Regeneration Programme.<\/p>\n
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The county has also activated five dedicated response teams<\/strong> focusing on drainage, emergency response, shelter and relief, security and traffic, and communication to ensure a coordinated response in the event of heavy rains and flooding.<\/p>\n
Governor Sakaja urged Nairobi residents to remain calm but vigilant as the city prepares for the rainy season.<\/p>\n
Residents have been encouraged to follow official updates, keep drainage channels and waterways clear, and cooperate with authorities to minimise the impact of flooding on homes, businesses and transport networks.<\/p>\n
The county government says the early interventions are part of efforts to strengthen Nairobi’s preparedness and protect communities from the effects of extreme weather.<\/p>\n
#ElNino #Nairobi #Flooding #Prep #DrainageSolutions<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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