Nairobi's City Hall has directed an immediate coordinated response to ongoing flooding with a 48-hour action plan to address infrastructure damage and drainage issues.
Nairobi's City Hall has initiated an urgent response to the severe flooding affecting the capital following a meeting by the Implementation Committee on the Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County. The committee has mandated major agencies to create a comprehensive 48-hour action plan aimed at restoring damaged infrastructure and clearing blocked drainage systems throughout the city. This decisive action aims to mitigate the flooding's impact on transportation and public safety.
During the meeting, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja emphasized that the plan would be immediately actionable, directing infrastructure agencies to conduct a joint assessment of the flooding's damage. The directive includes a focused effort on the most affected road corridors and drainage systems, with an expectation to submit a costed recovery plan within the 48-hour timeframe. This approach reflects the urgency of the flooding situation and the necessity of coordinated efforts among various government bodies.
The meeting involved senior officials from several agencies, including the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), and the Water Resources Authority. This collaboration underscores the significance of unified government action in addressing local crises and restoring normalcy in the affected areas of Nairobi.
