Kenya: Nairobi Dam Set for Major Rehabilitation to Safeguard Residents and Environment From Floods

Nairobi — A comprehensive rehabilitation of the Nairobi Dam is set to be undertaken following a joint assessment by officials from the County Government of Nairobi, Water Resources Authority (WRA), Nairobi Rivers Commission, Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, and disaster management teams.

During a site visit, Governor Johnson Sakaja highlighted the urgent need for immediate action.

“This dam has a long history, dating back to 1953. It was built not just for recreation but to manage floods…