NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 10 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has inspected overnight drainage clearance and street-cleaning operations in Eastleigh as the county intensifies preparations for anticipated heavy El Niño rains.

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Sakaja conducted a late-night inspection of the ongoing works to assess sanitation conditions and ensure stormwater drainage systems remain clear and operational ahead of the expected rainfall.

The inspection follows the launch earlier this week of a five-day overnight drainage clearance operation targeting blocked drainage systems in the busy commercial neighbourhood.

The Governor was accompanied by Central Borough Manager Charles Mabonga, Nairobi Water Chair Arnold Karanja and county technical officers.

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During the inspection, Sakaja walked through various streets in Eastleigh to assess the progress of the operation and oversee interventions targeting drainage bottlenecks.

Teams from the Governor’s Delivery Unit worked through the night to clear heavily clogged manholes and underground drainage channels obstructed by silt, plastic waste and accumulated debris.

The crews used specialised suction hoses and manual clearance equipment to remove the blockages and restore the flow of wastewater and stormwater.

The exercise is intended to reduce the risk of localised flooding while improving sanitation and ensuring roads and business premises remain accessible during heavy rainfall.

“Our commitment to a clean, resilient and well-maintained city requires round-the-clock dedication,” Sakaja said during the inspection.

He added that conducting drainage clearance during off-peak hours would minimise disruptions to residents and businesses while ensuring critical infrastructure was ready to handle heavy rains.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya