[PHOTOS] Sakaja launches plan to deal with El Nino

At least 3,500 Nairobi youths have been contracted to clean the capital.

In Summary
  • The downpour-pounding Nairobi has always exposed the city's poor drainage system.
  • The impending El Niño has raised concerns about potential floods, landslides, and other natural disasters that could impact our vibrant city.
by MAUREEN KINYANJUI News Reporter
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11 September 2023 - 13:39
Nairobi County workers in attendance at the Nairobi county El Nino preparedness briefing at Uhuru Park on September 11, 2023.
Nairobi County workers in attendance at the Nairobi county El Nino preparedness briefing at Uhuru Park on September 11, 2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI

The downpour-pounding Nairobi has always exposed the city's poor drainage system.

Even without rains,  drainage systems within Nairobi are either filled with illegally dumped garbage, and stagnant water or are clear - an indication of no running water.

To address the issue, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Monday launched the El Nino marshal plan.

Atleast 3,500  Nairobi youths have been contracted to clean the capital as the city anticipates El Nino rains.

Wheelbarrows flagged off by the Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for the El Nino preparedness at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on September 11, 2023.
Wheelbarrows flagged off by the Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for the El Nino preparedness at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on September 11, 2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI

The impending El Niño has raised concerns about potential floods, landslides, and other natural disasters that could impact our vibrant city.

In response to this looming threat, Nairobi City County has devised a comprehensive disaster management plan to address the anticipated impacts and support the citizens in responding effectively to the crisis.

Trucks flagged off by the Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for the El Nino preparedness at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on September 11, 2023.
Trucks flagged off by the Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for the El Nino preparedness at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on September 11, 2023.
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Nairobi County workers in attendance at the Nairobi county El Nino preparedness breefing at Uhuru Park. September 11, 202
Nairobi County workers in attendance at the Nairobi county El Nino preparedness breefing at Uhuru Park. September 11, 202
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Nairobi Deputy Governor Njoroge Muchiri and Lands CS Zachariah Njeru in attendance at the Nairobi county El Nino preparedness briefing at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on September 11, 2023.
Nairobi Deputy Governor Njoroge Muchiri and Lands CS Zachariah Njeru in attendance at the Nairobi county El Nino preparedness briefing at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on September 11, 2023.
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, before flagging off environmental tools during the Nairobi county El Nino preparedness briefing at Uhuru Park on September 11, 2023.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, before flagging off environmental tools during the Nairobi county El Nino preparedness briefing at Uhuru Park on September 11, 2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI
Trucks flagged off by the Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for the El Nino preparedness at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on September 11, 2023.
Trucks flagged off by the Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for the El Nino preparedness at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on September 11, 2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI
Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary, Zachariah Mwangi, Nairobi County Deputy Governor James Njoroge at the Nairobi County El Nino preparedness briefing at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on September 11, 2023
Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary, Zachariah Mwangi, Nairobi County Deputy Governor James Njoroge at the Nairobi County El Nino preparedness briefing at Uhuru Park, Nairobi on September 11, 2023
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Nairobi Deputy Governor James Njoroge in attendance at the Nairobi county El Nino preparedness briefing at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on September 11, 2023.
Nairobi Deputy Governor James Njoroge in attendance at the Nairobi county El Nino preparedness briefing at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on September 11, 2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI

El Nino: 60,000 Nairobi youths applied to clean city – official

Environment CEC Ibrahim Auma Nyangoya said only 3,500 could be contracted.
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Vehicles flagged off by the Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for the El Nino preparedness at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on September 11, 2023.
Vehicles flagged off by the Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for the El Nino preparedness at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on September 11, 2023.
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja before flagging off environmental tools during the Nairobi county El Nino preparedness briefing at Uhuru Park on September 11, 2023.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja before flagging off environmental tools during the Nairobi county El Nino preparedness briefing at Uhuru Park on September 11, 2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja , Ministry of Lands Public Works Housing and Urban Development CS Zachariah Mwangi, launch heavy duty machinery and trucks to be used for the El Nino preparedness at Uhuru ParK, Nairobi, on September 11, 2023.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja , Ministry of Lands Public Works Housing and Urban Development CS Zachariah Mwangi, launch heavy duty machinery and trucks to be used for the El Nino preparedness at Uhuru ParK, Nairobi, on September 11, 2023.
Image: TEDDY MULEI
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