Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026
Funding Call
Governor Sakaja announces the need for Sh25 billion to modernize waterways and canals.
Nairobi's infrastructure is at a breaking point as extreme rainfall exposes a drainage system designed for 500,000 people now serving five million. Governor Johnson Sakaja has identified a Sh25 billion funding gap required to modernize the city's waterways and mitigate future disasters.
Nairobi faces a Sh25 billion infrastructure deficit as extreme weather overwhelms a drainage system designed for a population ten times smaller than its current size. Governor Johnson Sakaja and water authorities are calling for a massive overhaul to address aging pipes, illegal structures, and the loss of natural wetlands.