The confrontation occurred during a Senate session where lawmakers were discussing the devastating floods that have recently affected parts of Nairobi.
The floods have reportedly caused widespread destruction, leaving many residents homeless while claiming more than 31 lives.
During the debate, Khalwale expressed shock that Olekina seemed to defend the leadership of Johnson Sakaja at a time when the city is facing one of its worst flooding crises in recent years.
During the debate, Khalwale expressed shock that Olekina seemed to defend the leadership of Johnson Sakaja at a time when the city is facing one of its worst flooding crises in recent years.
“I’m shocked to see you defend a corrupt government yet 31 people have died due to floods,” Khalwale said while addressing fellow senators.
He argued that the disaster was not simply caused by heavy rainfall but by deeper governance failures within the county administration.
According to Khalwale, poor urban planning, corruption in public infrastructure projects, and the failure to enforce building regulations have made Nairobi increasingly vulnerable to flooding during rainy seasons.
He insisted that many of the affected areas had been previously identified as flood-prone zones but little action had been taken to protect residents.
The outspoken senator urged lawmakers to demand accountability from Nairobi County leadership rather than defending them during a time when many families are mourning loved ones lost in the disaster.
Khalwale further noted that proper drainage systems, strict enforcement against illegal constructions, and transparency in public works projects could have significantly reduced the damage caused by the floods.
His remarks quickly reignited the national debate about Nairobi’s long-standing challenges with drainage, waste management, and rapid urban expansion.
The outspoken senator urged lawmakers to demand accountability from Nairobi County leadership rather than defending them during a time when many families are mourning loved ones lost in the disaster.
Khalwale further noted that proper drainage systems, strict enforcement against illegal constructions, and transparency in public works projects could have significantly reduced the damage caused by the floods.
His remarks quickly reignited the national debate about Nairobi’s long-standing challenges with drainage, waste management, and rapid urban expansion.
Critics say the city’s infrastructure has not kept up with its growing population, leaving many neighbourhoods exposed to seasonal flooding.
However, Senator Olekina maintained that the Nairobi County Government has made efforts to address flooding problems, including drainage improvement projects and emergency response measures.
Khalwale dismissed these claims, saying they do not reflect the reality being experienced by residents on the ground.
The tense exchange highlights growing divisions among lawmakers over how to address the city’s recurring disasters.
However, Senator Olekina maintained that the Nairobi County Government has made efforts to address flooding problems, including drainage improvement projects and emergency response measures.
Khalwale dismissed these claims, saying they do not reflect the reality being experienced by residents on the ground.
The tense exchange highlights growing divisions among lawmakers over how to address the city’s recurring disasters.
Some leaders argue that stronger oversight and accountability are urgently needed, while others believe the focus should be on long-term planning and investment in infrastructure.
As the rainy season continues, many Kenyans hope the debate will push both national and county leaders to take urgent steps to improve flood management and prevent further loss of life.
As the rainy season continues, many Kenyans hope the debate will push both national and county leaders to take urgent steps to improve flood management and prevent further loss of life.
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