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Diana Chacha blasts political class after deadly Nairobi floods
07th March, 2026 05:02 PM
Content creator Diana Chacha has reacted to the recent floods in Nairobi that caused 23 deaths and damage across the city.
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, she said that while it is difficult to control nature, precautions can be taken to reduce the impact of disasters.
“It’s difficult to control nature, but we can take precautions,” she said.
She also criticised leaders for not prioritising flood preparedness. “Unfortunately, those responsible for taking these precautions for us Kenyans are booked and busy with political rallies,” Diana added.
She urged residents to stay safe and rely on God’s protection until proper measures are taken.
“Anyway, let’s hold on to God’s protection as we wait for 2027,” she said.
Celebrities highlight the city’s outdated infrastructure
Diana is not the only public figure to react to the floods. Gospel musician Daddy Owen also criticised the government for Nairobi’s recurring flooding. He pointed out that the city’s infrastructure, including sewer systems and drainage networks, was designed decades ago and is no longer effective.
“I once heard a politician say that Nairobi’s planning was done decades ago and that much of its infrastructure, sewer systems, drainage networks, and other critical designs, has long since become outdated,” Daddy Owen said.
He questioned why the city continues to suffer from floods every rainy season.
“But then the question arises: what is the solution? Are we condemned to capsize in floods every rainy season?” he asked.
Daddy Owen said that the repeated flooding is frustrating because the country has skilled engineers and planners who could implement lasting solutions.
“Surely, in a country filled with capable engineers, planners, and brilliant minds, a lasting solution cannot be beyond reach,” he said.
He added that the persistence of the same problems every year begins to feel less like misfortune and more like negligence or mismanagement. “
This is sad,” he said.
Both Diana Chacha’s and Daddy Owen’s comments highlight concerns about leadership and infrastructure in Nairobi. While nature cannot be fully controlled, preventive measures and proper planning can reduce the human and economic toll of floods.
