Nairobi To Unclog Drainage Systems To Avert El Nino Flooding: Sakaja

 

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled a series of measures to address the anticipated adverse effects of the El Nino rains, as predicted by the Kenya Meteorological Department.

Sakaja identified the poorly maintained and clogged drainage system as a primary contributor to potential problems.

He emphasized that the recently recruited environmental staff, numbering 3,500 young men and women, would play a crucial role in promptly clearing and maintaining drainage systems.

“We have enlisted the help of these 3,500 environmental officers to initiate immediate action on this and other environmental maintenance tasks,” stated Sakaja.

Furthermore, the Governor issued a warning that the County Government would initiate the demolition of buildings located on riverbeds, which pose a significant flooding risk.

“These reserves and wetlands are vital for natural drainage and water control. Constructing on them not only endangers those with property there but also jeopardizes the rest of us by increasing the risk of floods,” Sakaja cautioned.

Governor Sakaja also called upon Nairobi Members of the County Assembly to conduct a comprehensive review of the County Disaster Management Act of 2016.

The aim is to align it with the evolving circumstances and incorporate provisions for a disaster risk insurance scheme to better address emerging challenges.    BY CAPITAL NEWS