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Landslide Risk in Nairobi, Kenya
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
Risk: 1Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 28 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (6 events)
- Largest recent event exposed 196,000 people
Last significant event: Landslide - Eastern Rift Mountains, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya (2024-05-06) — 6,355,200 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
Nairobi is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How Nairobi Compares
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Notable Landslide Events Near Nairobi
Landslide - Ngong Hills, N of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
November 3, 2023 — WARNING
196,000 people exposed; $268M capital exposed
Landslide - Eastern Rift Mountains, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
May 5, 2024 — WARNING
6,355,200 people exposed; $13,593M capital exposed
Landslide - Eastern Rift Mountains, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
March 24, 2024 — WARNING
716,000 people exposed; $1,741M capital exposed
Landslide - Eastern Rift Mountains, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
May 4, 2024 — WARNING
3,040,000 people exposed; $7,576M capital exposed
Landslide - Eastern Rift Mountains, SW of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
February 28, 2024 — WARNING
74,820 people exposed; $38M capital exposed
Landslide Preparedness Tips
- 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
- 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
- 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
- 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
- 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area
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