Also known as: Nairobi River Commission
Government body coordinating Nairobi river rehabilitation and flood mitigation, noting riparian encroachment as obstacle to restoration efforts.
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Citizen Digital
… Present were Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, officials from Kenya National Highway Authority (KENHA), Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya Rural Roads Agency (KeRRA), Kenya Power, Nairobi Rivers Commission and representatives from the State Departments of Energy, Roads and …
DP Kindiki says gov't intensifying El Nino response measures in NairobiCapital News
… The work is being undertaken jointly by the Nairobi County Government and the Nairobi Rivers Commission, with the county’s Green Army and the national government’s Climate Works Youth Contingent involved in the clean-up and drainage works. …
Govt maps areas for possible evacuation ahead of El Niño RainsCapital News
… cy framework bringing together the Nairobi County Government and national and humanitarian agencies, including the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), Kenya Red Cross and the Nairobi Rivers Commission …
Sakaja waives approval for minor repairs as Nairobi prepares for El Niño rainsCitizen Digital
… eparedness efforts are being coordinated through a multi-agency framework bringing together the county government, Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), Kenya Red Cross and the Nairobi Rivers Commission …
Sakaja waives approvals for minor repairs as Nairobi steps up El Niño preparednessCitizen Digital
… The county is coordinating the operation with national and humanitarian agencies, including the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), Kenya Red Cross and the Nairobi Rivers Commission. …
Nairobi County deploys more machines to flood hotspots ahead of heavy rainsCitizen Digital
… We must move from clean-ups to prevention through responsible waste management.If the Nairobi Rivers Commission cleans Nairobi River but it becomes a dumping ground again immediately after, we have treated the symptom rather than the cause. …
World Cleanup Day 2026: From clean plates to clean cities — A call for citizens, businesses and gov't to takeThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterThen there are commissions whose very existence stinks to high heavens, like the Nairobi River Commission, which some wags say is still waiting for the Nairobi River to clean itself.We could go on and on, but we have run out of space to fit all of the o …
Time to shut down commissions that are sucking us dryThe Standard
… The recent Climate Works Mtaani Initiative, which works alongside the Nairobi River Regeneration and Engineering Works Programme under the Nairobi Rivers Commission, is the latest effort to reclaim the river’s glory. …
Why the Nairobi River regeneration project must get it right this timeThe Standard
… The Mission, led by Ambassador Nakhumicha Wafula, deserves commendation for organising the event with the Nairobi Rivers Commission, bringing potential partners together. …
Nairobi rivers renewal deserves sustained supportThe Standard
… She served as chairperson of the Nairobi Rivers Commission from October 2024 until the end of August 2026, and days after stepping down declared her renewed gubernatorial bid on the Kenya Moja Movement Party ticket.She argued that Nairobi needs a firm and decisive leader who can …
Of stolen visions and Nairobi's woes: Wanjiru speaks out on Nairobi leadership crisisDeputy President Kindiki held a meeting with senior government officials and department heads to consolidate efforts to protect Nairobi from El Niño destruction, noting that heavy rains are expected in the second and third weeks of October.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kindiki held a meeting with senior government officials and department heads to consolidate efforts to protect Nairobi from El Niño destruction, noting that heavy rains are expected in the second and third weeks of October.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has identified areas in Nairobi for possible evacuation if El Niño rains cause unsafe flooding, with temporary holding grounds and emergency supplies being prepared ahead of expected heavy rains in October. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said evacuation orders would only be issued if conditions became unsafe, and authorities have arranged food, non-food items, and medical supplies for affected residents.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has waived application and approval requirements for minor building repairs such as installing gutters and making house repairs as the county prepares for anticipated El Niño rains. The county is also deploying equipment to flood-prone areas and deepening drainage channels, though Sakaja warned that illegal dumping remains an obstacle to flood mitigation efforts.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has waived application and approval requirements for minor building repairs across the city until the onset of El Niño rains, allowing residents to install gutters and make home improvements without county approval to reduce flooding risk.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County Government has intensified flood preparedness ahead of anticipated heavy rains by deploying additional earth-moving equipment to flood-prone areas, including the KIRDI/Bellevue–Mombasa Road corridor, to clear, widen and deepen drainage channels. Governor Sakaja Johnson oversaw the deployment of machinery as part of El Niño preparedness measures, coordinating with national and humanitarian agencies.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World Cleanup Day 2026 is marked under the theme "From Clean Plates to Clean Cities," drawing attention to food waste as a major preventable waste stream. The observance calls on Kenyans to recognize their constitutional duty to protect the environment for present and future generations.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Standard columnist argues that Kenya's constitutional commissions, established in 2010, have failed to solve the problems they were created to address and instead consume taxpayer money through hefty pay packages and per diems.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines why decades of attempts to rehabilitate the polluted, encroached Nairobi River—including the 1999 Nairobi River Basin Rehabilitation Programme and the current Climate Works Mtaani Initiative—have not delivered the clean, pleasant waterway residents expect.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece commends the Nairobi Rivers Commission for convening partners to address river pollution and flooding through cross-institutional coordination. A government-funded project covering 27.2km from Naivasha Road to Dandora Waterfall is estimated to be 60–70 per cent complete, with riverbank protection, sewer construction, bridges, and public amenities advancing.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has accused the county administration of stealing her development vision and failing to implement it, citing corruption, poor drainage, waste mismanagement, and water shortages as persistent city problems.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has warned Kenyans living on riparian land to move to safer ground ahead of expected heavy rainfall from October through January, citing risks of accidents and incidents from flooding. The Nairobi Rivers Commission noted that encroachment on riparian spaces remains a major obstacle to river rehabilitation efforts.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Starehe MP Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, KMMP leader, announced her candidacy for Nairobi governor, pledging to restore order and dignity in the city. She joins a race that includes incumbent Johnson Sakaja, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and Embakasi North MP James Gakuya, and said KMMP is part of the United Alternative Government opposition coalition.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, who leads the Kenya Moja party, has declared alignment with the opposition and invited Senator Edwin Sifuna and other political leaders to cooperate. Wanjiru, the former Starehe MP, announced her bid for Nairobi Governor on the K1 ticket during a Sunday service.
6 September 2026 · Capital News →
Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has announced her bid to contest for Nairobi Governor on the Kenya Moja party ticket, describing it as a call to serve rather than personal ambition. She said Nairobi residents want a leader they can trust with county resources who is firm, transparent, honest, and dependable, and that her campaign will focus on restoring dignity, order, accountability, and opportunities.
6 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi County has stepped up efforts since March to unclog blocked waterways and drainage systems to prevent flooding before the anticipated El Nino rains in October. The clean-up follows deadly flooding in March that killed at least 33 residents and prompted the government to improve preparedness against recurring inundation.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament's National Assembly Departmental Committee on Housing challenged the State Department for Housing and Urban Development over delays in the Government's Affordable Housing Programme, demanding detailed updates on stalled projects and timelines for completion. The State Department attributed delays to procurement challenges, limited contractor capacity, project management shortcomings, and transition to the electronic government procurement system.
29 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has convened a multi-agency task force with five sub-committees to coordinate El Niño preparedness, with KSh2.4 billion allocated for drainage and flood-mitigation works targeting 19 flood-prone roads. Of the total, KSh2 billion is directed to these works, with tenders already awarded and contractors expected to begin implementation.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Margaret Wanjiru, chairperson of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, has given 30-day notice of her resignation, saying she is ready to move on and focus on other engagements. Wanjiru served in the role for 20 months.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
A World Resources Institute report attributes Nairobi's worsening flood crisis to decades of poor urban planning and environmental degradation, including unplanned development in flood-prone areas, inadequate drainage, shrinking wetlands, and weak land-use enforcement, alongside heavy rainfall. The 2024 floods displaced nearly 21,000 families, damaged over 90 kilometres of roads and nine bridges, and led to over 147,000 waterborne disease cases.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has appointed Samuel Muchina Nyaga, the UDA candidate who received 5,450 votes and lost the Ol Kalou by-election to DCP's Sammy Kamau Ngotho (35,440 votes), to the Nairobi Rivers Commission, effective July 22.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has appointed Samuel Muchina Nyaga, the UDA's unsuccessful Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election candidate, as a member of the Nairobi Rivers Commission with immediate effect. Muchina will serve a renewable three-year term replacing Amos Chege on the commission.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed Charles Owino's appointment as Government Spokesperson, arguing that personnel changes cannot repair the Kenya Kwanza administration's damaged image or restore confidence in the National Police Service. Gachagua also criticized the appointment of Samuel Muchina to the Nairobi River Commission, claiming the commission is being used to target traders from the Mt Kenya region.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi Rivers Commission has blamed petitions filed in court over a regeneration project as a major hurdle causing intentional delays, despite approaching timelines for completion. The NRC told the National Committee on Environment, Forestry, and Mining that it had provided clear explanations on issues raised in the petition without resolution.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has directed government agencies and Nairobi City County to tighten coordination and accelerate delivery of the Sh80 billion Nairobi Rising Programme, which includes investments in water, sanitation, roads, security, street lighting, and markets to improve urban infrastructure and residents' quality of life.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County has decided to absorb the Climate Worx programme into its routine sanitation system, consolidating duties including street sweeping, drainage clearing, and waste handling into daily operations to eliminate duplication and ensure consistent clean-up work rather than periodic campaigns.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →