Augustus Muli, the leader of the National Liberal Party, has urged for a comprehensive public audit of the drainage and flood management systems in Nairobi after a severe flooding incident resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals and the displacement of 800 households. In a statement made on Sunday, he highlighted the need for transparency in uncovering systemic failures in the city's infrastructure that have led to repeated flooding incidents. This issue has persisted despite various governmental assurances to remedy the ineffective drainage systems and poor urban planning practices.

Muli emphasized that consistent heavy rainfall exposes the ongoing deficiencies in Nairobi's flood management framework. He pointed out that blocked drainage, substandard urban planning, and unauthorized encroachments on vital waterways remain pervasive issues, calling for accountability from both the National Government and the Nairobi County Government. They are mandated to protect lives and maintain the necessary infrastructure but have seemingly failed to do so, allowing such disasters to recur.

The NLP leader expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and stood in solidarity with displaced residents. His appeal for an audit underscores a broader concern about the inadequacies of urban infrastructure in Nairobi and the urgent need for effective governance to prevent further tragedies. Without immediate action, citizens may continue to suffer from the impacts of poor flood management, raising questions about government accountability in delivering public safety and infrastructure management.