KeNHA Unveils New Drainage Plan for Three Nairobi Areas

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KeNHA explained the plan after holding a stakeholder engagement on Wednesday, September 22, that convened local leaders, government officials, administrators and residents from Imara Daima, Mukuru kwa Njenga and Kware wards.

Embakasi South Member of Parliament Julius Mawathe was also among those who attended the meeting, which focused on the proposed infrastructure works and their impact on surrounding communities.

According to the authority, the planned intervention will involve lining the Imara Daima Canal and building six culverts at several crossing points stretching towards the Ngong River crossing.

📌 What You Need to Know

“The proposed works include lining the Imara Daima Canal and constructing six box culverts at strategic crossing points extending to the Ngong River crossing, as part of ongoing capacity enhancement, landscaping, and beautification works,” the authority wrote in an update.

KeNHA said the drainage upgrades are intended to improve the highway’s ability to handle runoff and tackle recurring drainage problems affecting the A8.

The works are also expected to enhance road safety and protect transport infrastructure from damage associated with uncontrolled runoff.

During the engagement, stakeholders were briefed on the plans and given an opportunity to raise concerns and provide feedback on the proposed construction activities.

KeNHA said measures would be put in place to limit disruption to nearby communities and institutions while the works are underway.

The project comes as the authority continues to pursue drainage improvements on major Nairobi roads ahead of the anticipated October–December rains, particularly after previous heavy rainfall caused flooding, deaths, displacement and extensive property damage in the city.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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