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A recent mapping exercise under the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Programme has identified 37 areas in Nairobi as highly susceptible to flooding amid ongoing heavy rains in the country.
The Interior Ministry said the assessment focused on low-lying settlements and communities along major river corridors, with several densely populated neighbourhoods flagged as high-risk.
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In Nairobi East, areas at risk include Kiambiu, Dandora, Kariobangi, Kayole, Komarock, Njiru, Ruai, Mwiki, Donholm, Savannah, Tassia, and Fedha, most of which are located downstream along the Nairobi River and its tributaries.
Nairobi West also has several flood-prone locations, including Madaraka, Nairobi West, Lang’ata, Kawangware, Kangemi, Lavington, Westlands, Parklands, Kitisuru, Spring Valley, Kileleshwa, and Chiromo, situated along upstream and midstream sections of the river system.
In the Nairobi North corridor, densely populated settlements such as Mathare, Korogocho, and Lucky Summer were highlighted for their vulnerability, being close to the Mathare River where many homes are built near the banks.
Nairobi Central areas along the river corridor, including the Central Business District (CBD), Globe, Gikomba, Eastleigh, and the Industrial Area, were also listed as flood-prone due to sections of the Nairobi River passing through these commercial zones.
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In Nairobi South, neighbourhoods like Kilimani, Kibera, South C, South B, Mukuru Kwa Reuben, and Kwa Njenga, located along the Ngong River corridor, were identified as high-risk areas.
The findings come as multi-agency disaster teams continue coordinating relief efforts in areas affected by the heavy rains. Authorities have urged residents living near rivers and in low-lying areas to stay alert, follow safety advisories, and prioritise personal safety during periods of intense rainfall.
