Nairobi Rivers Commission Explains Dam Spillage and Warns Residents

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: October 19, 2026Country: Kenya

Environment & Climate

The Nairobi Rivers Commission has completed and opened an emergency spillway at Nairobi Dam to manage excess water ahead of anticipated El Niño rains. The spillway could affect more than 14,000 families living downstream and along the lower side of the Nairobi River, according to the commission. Residents have been alerted as preparations are made for the heavy rains.

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