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Nairobi Ramps Up Drainage Works Ahead of El Niño Rains

Among the areas earmarked for the works are Kibagare River in Parklands Ward, Gatharaini River in Githurai and the Ngong River channel near Pitstop along Lang’ata Road.

  • Nairobi County accelerates drainage clearance and infrastructure projects ahead of El Niño rains.
  • Operations target flood-prone areas like Kibagare River, Gatharaini River, and Ngong River channel.
  • County aims to prevent flooding and property damage in vulnerable residential districts.

Minority seeks audit of GH¢49.7m evacuation spending, questions GH¢16.4m

By Valentia Tetteh The Minority in Parliament has accused the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of failing to adequately account for part of the GH¢49.72 million reportedly spent on evacuating Ghanaians…

  • Minority faction in Ghana's Parliament questions GH¢49.7m evacuation spending.
  • Accuses Ministry of Foreign Affairs of accounting shortfall of GH¢16.4m.
  • Calls for independent audit to verify government's evacuation figures.

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