Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled a robust flood response plan, directing a 48-hour joint assessment and costed action plan to tackle the devastating effects of recent heavy rains that have claimed 33 lives and displaced over 2,000 residents.
Speaking on Monday after the second sitting of the Joint Implementation Committee on the Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government, Sakaja expressed solidarity with affected families, assuring them of the county support.
“Over the past days, Nairobi has experienced devastating floods that have tragically claimed 33 lives and displaced more than 2,000 of our fellow residents. Behind these numbers are families grieving loved ones, children forced from their homes, and communities struggling to recover. On behalf of the Nairobi City County Government, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and assure all affected residents that we stand with them during this difficult time,” he said.
The joint committee, chaired by Governor Sakaja, convened senior officials from key national and county agencies including KURA, KeNHA, KeRRA, NEMA, the Water Resources Authority, Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company, the National Treasury, and the NCCG Mobility Sector to urgently address the impact of the rains on infrastructure, livelihoods, and public safety.
Following extensive deliberations, the committee directed agencies to submit a comprehensive joint assessment and costed action plan within 48 hours, focusing on repairing flood-damaged roads, de-silting drainage systems, and restoring water infrastructure.
“KURA, KeRRA, KeNHA, the Nairobi Rivers Commission, Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company, and the NCCG Mobility Sector have been directed to submit a comprehensive joint assessment and costed action plan within 48 hours focusing on the road corridors and infrastructure most affected by floods,” Sakaja said.
The plan will also map and repair flood-prone drainage bottlenecks across Nairobi’s 17 sub-counties, intensify enforcement and recovery of riparian and floodplain areas, and deploy satellite and GIS data to monitor high-risk zones.
Public health measures have already been rolled out, with over 300 flood-affected households and sanitation facilities disinfected, more than 4,000 household water treatment kits distributed, and over 30 schools sanitized to protect 3,800 students.
Governor Sakaja emphasized the importance of inter-agency coordination and a “single-window approach” to mobilize technical and financial resources.
“The Implementation Committee has directed technical teams to work around the clock to finalize the implementation matrix. We will reconvene on Thursday, March 19, 2026, to review progress and ensure that these resolutions move from paper to action,” he said.
Sakaja reaffirmed that the cooperation between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government is already yielding results and pledged continued efforts to protect lives, restore infrastructure, and build a more resilient Nairobi.
