Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled an ambitious 48-hour action plan to address flooding in Nairobi, following a high-level multi-agency meeting held at City Hall on March 19, 2026.
Chairing the 3rd National Government-Nairobi City County Implementation Committee meeting, the county chief said the plan combines immediate and medium-term measures aimed at easing the impact of heavy rains and restoring critical infrastructure across the capital.
Sakaja said the intervention will prioritise the most affected areas, with coordinated efforts involving national and county government agencies.
Among the key measures announced are the dredging of Nairobi’s rivers, clearing of blocked culverts, and enforcement action against illegal developments blamed for obstructing natural drainage systems.
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The plan also includes the demolition of structures built along riverbanks and the immediate evacuation of buildings located on riparian land, a move expected to spark both support and resistance among residents.
“The plan is already in motion,” Sakaja said, noting that teams have been deployed to begin clearing waterways and addressing blocked drainage systems.
The initiative comes as ongoing heavy rains continue to disrupt transport and expose longstanding weaknesses in Nairobi’s drainage infrastructure, with several areas experiencing flooding.
Sakaja called on residents to cooperate with authorities, warning that restoring order and preventing future disasters will require collective responsibility.
The coming days are expected to test the effectiveness of the rapid response, as the city grapples with both immediate flooding and long-term urban planning challenges.
