The Nairobi County Government has deployed technical staff and equipment to unclog sewers and drainage systems in various parts of Nairobi affected by flooding following heavy rains.
Speaking after visiting Viwandani ward one of the areas hit by the floods on Monday, Governor Johnson Sakaja said the County Disaster Management team has mapped out the most affected regions to monitor the situation.
"I have directed the Green Nairobi to form and deploy 170 green army personnel's to be deployed to unclog and unblock drainages in hot spot areas.This will compliment the normal activities of the rest of the green army," he said. "The county government in collaboration with the National Government ,National Police Service and the Red Cross has initiated an emergency response program to address the situation," he said.
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