Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja speaks during an interview on March 8, 2026. /HANDOUTNairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called for unity and collective action in responding to the devastating floods affecting parts of the country, warning leaders against politicising the unfolding tragedy. Nearly half of the deaths have occurred in other parts of the country as well, and those lives matter too,” Sakaja said. “It is a shame that some leaders in this city are finger-pointing and leveraging this tragedy for political gain. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja speaks during an interview on March 8, 2026./HANDOUT Sakaja defended the county government’s earlier decision to relocate residents living along the Nairobi River, saying the move—though painful—helped avert greater tragedy during the floods.
