Audio By Vocalized Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja with Nairobi Rivers Commission on reclaiming the riverbanks on March 19, 2026. Speaking during a church service at PEFA Church in Gikomba Market, the Nairobi governor said the Nairobi River regeneration programme was necessary to address a problem that has persisted for more than a century. Sakaja also raised alarm over a potential danger at Nairobi Dam, saying the reservoir had reached critical levels following recent rains. To illustrate the depth of the problem, Sakaja traced Nairobi’s flood challenges back to the early 1900s during the colonial administration. Sakaja acknowledged that the evictions have faced resistance from some residents and political leaders but maintained that the county government will not compromise on public safety.

Source: Standard Digital March 22, 2026 14:39 UTC