Nairobi drainage system Stories

City flooding woes: Sakaja admits Nairobi's drainage system is overwhelmed
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 29, 2025

County Chief Officer for Roads Fredrick Karanja said the current sewer lines were designed to operate at half capacity but are now frequently overwhel...

Nairobi's Jogoo, Kipande roads among those closed temporarily to fix drainage, potholes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Nairobi has been grappling with deteriorating road conditions characterised by potholes and inadequate drainage systems.

Nairobi's flooding menace exposes overwhelmed colonial-era drainage system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 30, 2024

Despite the ongoing cleaning efforts, Sakaja said large-scale investments are required to overhaul Nairobi's drainage system.

Eastleigh South MCA demands action as garbage blocks sewer lines
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2024

Eastleigh residents have been protesting against the poor state of roads, poor sanitation, and uncollected garbage in the business hub.

Nairobi floods: County says one dead, child missing in Kibra
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 21, 2024

For years, Nairobi has grappled with flooding due to a poor and overwhelmed drainage system.

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