Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has criticised Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja over the flooding crisis that has disrupted several parts of the city following heavy rains.

In a post shared on X on March 6, 2026, Kuria questioned the county leadership’s handling of Nairobi’s infrastructure challenges, suggesting that the situation requires more decisive intervention.

“I have said consistently that you can not administer piriton where surgery is required. Nairobi requires a new Governor. Not even Receiver-Manager Musalia and Ksh 80 Billion can save the city. Tonight the Nairobi naval forces have taken over the flooding city. Anyway what does a villager like me know about the city?” Kuria wrote.

His remarks referenced the recent Ksh80 billion cooperation agreement between Nairobi County and the national government, signed under the oversight of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.

Floods disrupt city operations

The criticism comes as heavy rains continue to cause flooding in several parts of Nairobi. According to the Kenya Red Cross, the floods have damaged property, displaced families and disrupted transport across the city.

Areas affected include Pipeline, Embakasi, Mukuru (Kwa Njenga, Reuben and Viwandani), Kibra, Mathare, Huruma, Baba Dogo, Bosnia, South B, South C, Nairobi West, Lang’ata, Umoja 3, Chokaa, Njiru, Ruai, Utawala, Roysambu, Kahawa West, Githurai, Loresho and parts of Westlands.

Several major roads have also experienced flooding, including Uhuru Highway, Mbagathi Way, Mombasa Road, Thika Superhighway, Jogoo Road, Lunga Lunga Road, Enterprise Road and Lang’ata Road near T-Mall. In some areas vehicles were partially submerged, causing traffic disruptions.

Informal settlements such as Mukuru-Kwa Reuben have also been heavily affected, with more than 500 families impacted by floodwaters mixed with sewage.

Residents demand drainage solutions

Residents in Mukuru-Kwa Reuben say the flooding problem has persisted for years, blaming the county government for failing to construct proper drainage systems to direct water from nearby industrial areas to the Ngong River.

Local chairman James Mwangi said residents had previously raised the issue with county authorities and were promised action.

“The governor came here and said the drainage system will be constructed,” Mwangi said.

Another resident, Henry Mwaura, described the situation residents are facing during the floods.

“No drainage, no electricity, and our leaders do nothing while children and asthma patients suffer,” he said.

The Kenya Red Cross has reported four flood-related deaths nationwide, including volunteer Samuel Wangila who was electrocuted while assisting in rescue operations near Mbagathi River on March 3.

Authorities have also issued alerts warning residents to exercise caution as the heavy rains continue across Nairobi and other parts of the country.