Nairobi county begins to repair 17 bridges damaged by floods

A man attempts to remove iron sheets blocking a flooded bridge at New Valley Estate, Nairobi. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has said that they have started the reconstruction of bridges that were destroyed by floods.

Speaking during Labour Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, Sakaja said the country is grappling with challenges including loss of lives through floods.