Nairobi City to benefit from Sh16b disaster kitty

Nairobi Governor Dr Evans Kidero (left) flanked by 100 Resilient Cities President Michael Berkowitz during the announcement of 100 Resilient Cities and Rockefeller Foundation. Nairobi will gain access to tools, funding, technical expertise and other resources to build resilience to the challenges of the 21st century. (PHOTO: DAVID NJAAGA/ STANDARD)

Nairobi is among 100 cities that will benefit from a Sh16 billion grant set aside for disaster management.

The city was selected as a member of the 100 Resilient Cities Network yesterday by the 100 Resilient Cities (100RC) powered by the Rockefeller Foundation.