Beyond the Downpour Echoes

In 2024, Nairobi experienced severe, record-breaking floods during the March-to-May long rains, with the
Mathare, Mukuru, and Kibera informal settlements being the hardest hit. The crisis, driven by torrential rains
was exacerbated by government-led “evacuations” resulting in the eviction of many families (over 30,000

people) living in housing near rivers and drainage channels - often without offering viable relocation and re-
housing options. This crisis highlighted the critical link between climate vulnerability and the lack of secure,

adequate housing for marginalized urban communities.
As waters devastated and destroyed livelihoods, communities came together in the true spirit of Ubuntu.
Cleaning up, supporting one another and beginning the hard work of repair and re-building new homes for each
other and their lives. At the centre of great havoc and turmoil, hope was still alive through donations,
community solidarity and collective support.
This short film showcases first-hand experiences of communities living in vulnerable housing, who are
experiencing climate change-induced risk that affects their homes and livelihoods, while simultaneously
building resilience against climate-induced disasters.