Nairobi Governor Johson Sakaja has ordered all private service providers (PSPs) to ensure all waste that is collected in Nairobi is taken to the Dandora dumpsite following the ongoing heavy downpour that has caused flooding in sections of the city.
In a press briefing on Wednesday, April 24, Sakaja said PSPs who will be found doing the opposite will face sanctions.
The Nairobi Governor also suspended all excavations along riparian areas and ordered inhabitants living along riverbeds and high areas to relocate with immediate effect.
“All citizens to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to safeguard themselves and their property, especially those living near riverbanks. Please heed all warnings and advisories issued by the relevant authorities and avoid unnecessary travel in flood-prone areas,” Sakaja stated.
He noted that the ongoing heavy rains and flooding have affected an estimated 60,000 Nairobi residents and that four people have lost their lives while six are reported missing.
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Governor Sakaja noted that the most affected areas in Nairobi include; Kibra, Lindi, Mathare 4A and Mathare North Baba Dogo, Githurai, and Zimmerman.
“All the Emergency Response Teams, including Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC), Health, Wellness, and Nutrition; Mobility and Works and Disaster Management teams have been deployed to the affected areas to provide the necessary support and manage the situation. Backhoes, wheel loaders, flushing units, and excavators have been deployed in the affected areas,” said Sakaja.
The UDA Governor called on the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya Rural Road Authority (KERRA), and Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) to speed up the rehabilitation, maintenance, and management of various roads in the city.
Further, Governor Sakaja urged Nairobi residents to call the county’s hotline number 1508 in case of emergency.
“All County Government Emergency services are on high alert and standby at the scene to provide the necessary support. In case of an emergency, you may reach the County following the hotline number 1508,” he added.
