A stream that flows into Nairobi dam along Lindi and Silanga villages in Kibera flooded into residential houses following heavy rains that has been going on for a while now, while in Mathare, those living along the banks of Mathare river have been affected the most, with several families losing loved ones.
The county government has advised those living along river banks to find an alternative place to move to instead of endangering their lives.
(Picture By Grace Muloma)
Residents living in Silanga near Nairobi dam came across motorbike broken at the flooded dam and it was unclear if it was swept away just by itself or if the owner was also swept alongside it.
According to the county government, up to 60,000 people have been affected by the floods so far, mostly women and children.
Kibra MP Mwalimu Orero called on Nairobi Governor to help in sorting out the drainage floor in Kibra that has largely contributed to the flooding in Sarangombe, Lindi and Silanga villages of Kibera.
(Picture by Kibera Community Emergency Response Team)
“Last year, we were told to expect El Nino and a lot of funds were preserved to deal with it but at a certain point, we were told that God had been faithful and that we would not experience it, but what we are experiencing now is like El Nino. We need to have a proper way of dealing with funds, especially when funds have been preserved”, the MP said during a daybreak show on Citizen TV.
Opposition leader Raila Odinga, who is also a former Langata MP, met with the political leadership of Nairobi including Nairobi Governor Sakaja and Senator Sifuna, to find a way forward on how to deal with the ongoing floods.
