NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 6 \u2013 Nairobi is set to transform its approach to disasters following the approval of a comprehensive Disaster Management Policy and Emergency Response Bill by the Sakaja-led County Cabinet. <\/p>\n
The legislation aims to address long-standing gaps in emergency preparedness, coordination, and public safety.<\/p>\n
The County Cabinet fast-tracked the Bill to the Nairobi County Assembly, signaling a shift from reactive crisis response to proactive risk prevention. <\/p>\n
The move comes after years of recurring urban fires, flash floods, collapsing buildings, and other emergencies that have claimed lives and destroyed property.<\/p>\n
Under the new framework, the county will establish a 24-hour Emergency Operations Centre, Borough-based rapid response teams and a fully fledged Nairobi Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (NADEMA) to coordinate all rescue and mitigation efforts<\/p>\n
Within 60 days of the law\u2019s passage, Nairobi will publish a detailed disaster preparedness plan, including an inventory of fire engines, ambulances, rescue boats, and designated emergency shelters across all boroughs.<\/p>\n
The policy mandates citywide risk assessments, mapping of flood-prone areas, building safety audits, and the use of technology and community alert networks to warn residents of impending dangers. Regular emergency drills in public facilities will also become mandatory.<\/p>\n
\u201cNairobi cannot continue reacting to disasters after lives and livelihoods have already been lost. This law is about preparation, coordination, and prevention\u2014saying never again to avoidable chaos.\u201d<\/p>\n
NADEMA will professionalize emergency response, bringing all first responders\u2014fire, medical, rescue, and security teams\u2014under a unified command structure, ensuring every second counts during crises.<\/p>\n
The Bill proposes the creation of a County Disaster Management Fund, supported by government budgets, private sector contributions, and donations, to ensure rapid mobilization of resources.<\/p>\n
In the event of a declared disaster, the Governor will have limited emergency powers, including evacuation orders and rapid procurement, all under constitutional safeguards and legislative oversight.<\/p>\n
Residents can expect faster emergency response times, stricter enforcement of building and land-use regulations and improved public awareness of safety measures.<\/p>\n
City Hall underscores that the ultimate goal is not just efficient disaster response, but also prevention of emergencies before they occur.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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