Also known as: Governor Johnson Sakaja · Sakaja · Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja · Governor Sakaja
Nairobi Governor leading crackdown on illegal structures and riparian land encroachment to address urban flooding crisis.
Sakaja is accelerating a crackdown on illegal structures occupying riparian land and blocking drainage systems to address worsening urban floods in Nairobi, with enforcement extending to flood-prone areas like Kirichwa Kubwa. He has also called for political restraint ahead of the 2027 General Election and announced the launch of a gravity-fed water tunnel system expected to reduce operational costs.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja called for political calm while announcing intensified demolitions and reclamation of illegally developed riparian land across the city, including Kirichwa Kubwa in Kilimani, citing worsening floods and unauthorized construction on waterways as key drivers of the crisis.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja called for political calm while announcing intensified demolitions and reclamation of illegally developed riparian land across the city, including Kirichwa Kubwa in Kilimani, citing worsening floods and unauthorized construction on waterways as key drivers of the crisis.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appealed for calm in the political arena, warning against early campaigns and violence ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying the "sense of panic" in the country was unnecessary. He condemned incidents where leaders are chased away from public events and linked Nairobi's flooding challenges to poor planning and construction.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has urged reduced political tensions as the county intensifies efforts to mitigate flooding, including scaling up demolition of structures built on riparian land and enforcement of urban planning regulations. He attributed the city's flooding challenges to illegal construction on waterways and poor adherence to planning regulations.
3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called for political restraint as his administration accelerates efforts to remove illegal structures from riparian land and unblock drainage systems to address worsening urban floods. Operations are extending to flood-prone areas such as Kirichwa Kubwa, with Sakaja stating that enforcement will be applied uniformly and no one will be exempted.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Ruai along Kangundo Road have raised alarm over persistent floods that have destroyed property, disrupted livelihoods and endangered lives. Residents say the flooding has been a long-standing crisis ignored despite repeated appeals, and recent heavy rains have swept away vehicles and inundated businesses.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
A new Disaster and Emergency Management Policy Bill before Nairobi County Assembly aims to transform how the city handles disasters including fires and floods through a structured chain of command, a dedicated Disaster Management Fund, enhanced emergency response capacity, and establishment of a Fire and Disaster Management Academy. The bill also proposes creating a digital Disaster and Emergency Management Information System for real-time data collection and coordination.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County has deployed additional teams to critical hotspots to step up desilting of drainage channels, rehabilitation of river channels, installation of culverts, and repair of flood-damaged roads. The interventions target informal settlements, major transport corridors, and rapidly growing neighbourhoods where drainage systems have been repeatedly overwhelmed.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wood Avenue, a 1.5-kilometre road in Kilimani, has reopened following comprehensive rehabilitation that included drainage improvements and installation of a 900mm diameter system. The upgrade is part of a collaboration between Nairobi City County, the national government, and the Kenya Urban Roads Authority to upgrade roads and strengthen resilience against extreme weather.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has called for urgent reforms in service delivery and urban planning in Nairobi under Governor Johnson Sakaja, saying the capital is disorganised and not functioning effectively despite its status as the country's economic hub. Atwoli also called for accountability and transparency in governance, and stressed that an agreed 23 per cent salary increase for workers should be implemented without delay.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Johnson Sakaja announced the operationalisation of the Northern Collector Tunnel–Gigiri–Kabete transmission system, a gravity-fed system that has delivered an average of 115,000 cubic metres of water per day since April 16. The shift is expected to save up to Sh30 million monthly in power expenditure and Sh500,000 in maintenance, with savings to be redirected toward infrastructure improvements and expanded water access.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →