Sonko Offers Burial Support to Nairobi Flood Victims’ Families

Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has stepped in to help families who lost loved ones in the ongoing floods in Nairobi. He announced that he will support burial arrangements for victims whose bodies are currently lying in city mortuaries.

Speaking at his office in Upper Hill, Sonko said his Sonko Rescue Team will assist families struggling to meet funeral costs. The team plans to provide coffins and organise transport so the bodies can be taken to their home areas for burial. The assistance will target families of at least 27 victims already identified in city morgues.

The floods have left many residents in deep distress. Several families are not only mourning their loved ones but also facing the challenge of raising money for burial expenses. Sonko said his support is meant to reduce the pressure on the affected families.

“I want to stand with the families of the deceased. It is sad that they had to lose their loved ones in such a manner,” he said while addressing the media.

Sonko added that the rescue team will also help transport family members who wish to accompany the bodies to their rural homes. According to him, the initiative is part of efforts to offer practical support during the difficult period.

During the meeting, the former governor also met some of the bereaved families who had come to seek help. One of them was the family of Jerome Mutua, a victim who died during the floods.

While consoling Mutua’s mother, Sonko promised to cover several burial costs. “Sorry for your loss, mum. I will cater for the coffin expenses and transport to the place where you will bury your son. If there are pending bills, we shall help settle them,” he told her.

Sonko also used the moment to criticise leaders who are turning the disaster into a political issue. He urged politicians to work together and focus on helping affected residents instead of blaming one another.

Heavy rains in recent days have caused flooding in several estates across Nairobi. The disaster has led to loss of lives, displacement of families and destruction of property.

Emergency teams continue to warn residents living in flood-prone areas to move to safer locations as rescue and recovery operations continue across the city.