eastleigh floods Stories

County officials assess flood and sewer damage in Eastleigh North, promise solutions
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 14, 2024

Eastleigh has been experiencing sewerage system failures over the past few years, with frequent bursts during heavy rains, which present health risks.

Eastleigh volunteers join hands in donating essentials to flood victims
Hanifa Adan  |  May 12, 2024

They gave clothes, sanitary towels, shoes, mattresses, and blankets to at least 40 families from the Mukuru kwa Njenga and Kware areas.

Heavy rains dampen business for Eastleigh hawkers
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 29, 2024

The situation worsens when heavy rains lead to flooding, effectively shutting down all businesses in the area, including established shops.

Eastleigh's Second Avenue residents, businesses bear the brunt of floods 
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 15, 2024

The recurring floods are mostly due to the absence of a functional sewage system capable of draining and diverting rainwater.

Residents of flood-hit Kitui village in Kamukunji narrate ordeal, await assistance
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 26, 2024

While many parts of Kamukunji experienced flash floods, the most significant impacts were seen in informal settlement areas along the Nairobi River in...

Over 8,200 people in Kamukunji displaced by heavy downpour 
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 25, 2024

According to the Kamukunji Sub-County Commissioner James Kamau, this is one of the worst disasters to have hit Kamukunji in recent years.

Rains to continue this week across parts of Kenya, Weatherman warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 25, 2024

On Sunday night, heavy rains pounded Nairobi, resulting in the deaths of four people including a police officer.

Kamukunji police officer among four killed after heavy rains in Nairobi
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 25, 2024

Nairobi area Police Commander Adamson Bungei confirmed that the other victims including a bodaboda rider were swept by floods in Gigiri, Buruburu and...

City Hall unclogs Eastleigh's sewer lines after floods wreak havoc
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 17, 2024

Nairobi County government is unclogging sewer lines in Shah Macaan, Eastleigh, an exercise which started five days ago to rehabilitate the area damage...

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