Sakaja unveils six-point plan to tackle El Niño rains as Nairobi steps up preparedness

The first intervention involves restoring the capacity of Nairobi's major rivers, including the Nairobi, Ngong and Mathare rivers, and their tributaries.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 8 — Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has outlined a six-point intervention plan being implemented by a multi-agency team to minimise the impact of El Niño rains and protect lives and property across the city.

Speaking during his latest podcast on Nairobi’s preparedness for the rains, Sakaja said the plan focuses on restoring waterways, clearing drainage systems, relocating residents from high-risk areas, strengthening community preparedness and improving emergency response.

The County Government is undertaking desilting, dredging and deepening of waterways while reclaiming riparian corridors to improve water flow and reduce the risk of rivers bursting their banks.

“We have all the machinery required for this work. So far, we have addressed the areas that needed intervention, and the work is still ongoing,” Sakaja said.

Source: Capital FM