Nairobi County Governor Dr Evans Kidero has asked residents to help the County Government in preparing for the El Nino rains which are expected to be of high magnitude.
In a statement, the County Government revealed that it had set up response and emergency teams in all Sub Counties but urged city dwellers to assist by removing siltation and any other material in open drainages, so as to enable free flow of water.
“No prior authority for these works will be required and all such property owners and residents may receive specific orders, to undertake the works herein at their expense,” read the statement in part.
Dr Kidero, who had stated earlier that the county was fully prepared, claimed that the move would minimise destruction and save lives.
This comes after some city dwellers and property owners complained about the county's laxity in preparing for the rains especially after the flash floods in May, that resulted in destruction of property and loss of lives.
According to Nairobi County Executive for Infrastructure and Roads Mohamed Abdulahi, the recurrent floods in Nairobi occur due to the poor drainage systems in the city that have been used since colonial times rendering them ineffective.
The areas expected to be most affected by El Nino rains and consequent floods include; Narok, Nairobi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Tana River, Lake Bogoria Basin, Homa Bay, Isiolo, Kilifi, Budalangi and Nyando regions.
Teams have, however, been deployed to different parts of the country to conduct public awareness campaigns teaching residents how to cope with the on looming catastrophe.
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