{
  "id": 13353205,
  "title": "Sakaja Inspects Night Drainage Clearance in Eastleigh Ahead of El Niño Rains",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/sakaja-inspects-night-drainage-clearance-in-eastleigh-ahead-of-el",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T06:57:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/sakaja-inspects-night-drainage-clearance-in-eastleigh-ahead-of-el-nino-rains/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja inspected drainage clearance and street-cleaning operations in Eastleigh, Kenya, ahead of impending El Niño rains. Sakaja, alongside Central Borough Manager Charles Mabonga, Nairobi Water Chair Arnold Karanja, and county technical officers, visited the busy commercial neighborhood for a late-night assessment. The five-day overnight operation aims to clear blocked drainage systems and restore wastewater and stormwater flow, reducing flooding risks and maintaining accessibility during heavy rainfall. Teams used specialized suction hoses and manual clearance equipment to remove debris such as silt, plastic waste, and accumulated garbage. Sakaja emphasized the importance of round-the-clock city maintenance, stating, \"Our commitment to a clean, resilient, and well-maintained city requires dedication.\" The county government pledged to continue sanitation and infrastructure maintenance across all sub-counties, particularly focusing on densely populated commercial areas like Eastleigh. Residents and business owners were advised to dispose of waste properly and avoid dumping rubbish into open drains and manholes to prevent water blockages and flooding. This five-day operation is part of the county's broader efforts to strengthen drainage systems and prepare for El Niño-related weather conditions.",
  "summary": "Sakaja conducted a late-night inspection of the ongoing works to assess sanitation conditions and ensure stormwater drainage systems remain clear and operational ahead of the expected rainfall.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}