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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has broken his silence after heavy rainfall caused flooding in several parts of the city, leaving motorists stranded in traffic for hours on Friday evening.
In a statement dated Saturday, March 7, 2026, the governor said the Nairobi City County Government had put in place comprehensive measures to safeguard lives and property amid ongoing rains.
“The Nairobi City County Government wishes to update members of the public on the current rainfall situation and the comprehensive measures currently in place to safeguard lives and property across the capital,” part of the statement read.
Sakaja Announces Emergency Measures to Address Flooding in Nairobi
Sakaja said the county’s Disaster Management and Risk Reduction Department had fully mobilized personnel and resources to respond to the situation. He urged residents to remain vigilant, prioritise their safety, and use the county government’s emergency hotlines.
According to the governor, the county has also activated a Multi-Sectoral Disaster and Flood Mitigation Committee to provide 24-hour monitoring and rapid response services.
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Among the measures outlined by the county government is the deployment of the “Green Army” and technical teams from the Mobility and Works sector across all 17 sub-counties to conduct emergency de-silting of drains and clear blocked waterways.
The county is also working closely with the Kenya National Highways Authority and the Kenya Urban Roads Authority to ensure major roads remain motorable.
Sakaja noted that all contractors working under the urban roads authority had been directed to carry out urgent mitigation measures, including clearing drainage blockages, removing fallen trees and debris, and ensuring the safety of motorists and pedestrians.
Furtner Measures to Address Flooding
Emergency staff, including the county’s Fire and Disaster Management units, have also been deployed to affected areas with specialized equipment to conduct rescue operations.
A multi-agency team comprising the National Police Service and the Kenya Red Cross Society has also been mobilized to coordinate field responses.
The county government further identified several low-lying informal settlements as high-risk zones and established temporary evacuation centres equipped with essential supplies.
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Residents were advised to avoid crossing flooded roads and swollen rivers, stay away from downed power lines, and report blocked drains or infrastructure damage through the county’s emergency hotlines.
The governor’s statement came as heavy rainfall continued to hit many parts of Nairobi on Friday evening.
Several areas were affected by flooding, including Pipeline and Embakasi along Kware Road, Mukuru (Kwa Njenga, Reuben and Viwandani), Kibra, Mathare, Huruma, Baba Dogo, Bosnia, South B, South C, Nairobi West, Lang’ata, Umoja 3, Chokaa, Njiru, Ruai, Utawala, Roysambu, Kahawa West, Githurai, Loresho and parts of Westlands.
Major roads affected included sections of the CBD, Uhuru Highway, Mbagathi Way, Mombasa Road between South C and the JKIA exit to Kyumbi, Thika Superhighway between Githurai and Kahawa Sukari, Jogoo Road, Lunga Lunga Road, Enterprise Road and Lang’ata Road near T-Mall.
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. PHOTO/Sakaja X.
