Nairobi Governor has claimed that the challenges Kenyans are facing, especially floods is due to underfunding.
Speaking during an interview on Sunday, March 8, 2026, the Nairobi Governor said that the capital was in proper need for funding to permanently address the drainage challenges.
According to Sakaja, Nairobi requires at least Ksh60 billion annually to properly address infrastructure needs, maintain public services and respond to emergencies such as the ongoing floods.
“I am not overwhelmed, I am under-resourced. Nairobi needs at least KSh60 billion every year to address the challenges and development needs in a better way,” He said.
Sakaja blames Nairobi floods on underfunding
Sakaja also said that Nairobi should be treated differently from other counties since it functioned as the country’s capital city, besides being a devolved unit.
“Nairobi is a service city. We employ thousands of workers — doctors, cleaners, sweepers and many other public servants — who keep essential services running every day”, he added.
The governor further assured that recently signed cooperation framework between the national government and the county will unlock an additional Ksh80 billion aimed at accelerating infrastructure development and improving service delivery.
So far, the government has confirmed 42 deaths as a result of flooding.
Out of the 42, reports reveals that 26 deaths are from Nairobi.
Sakaja has therefore urged politicians not to use the situation as politics, but, instead find a solution to the problem.
