Ivy Namu, the wife of media personality Willis Raburu, has criticised the government for poor preparedness amid heavy rains that have caused flooding in several parts of the country.
On Friday, March 6, 2026, Ivy took to her official Instagram account and said many roads have been submerged, leaving people stranded with little to no help from authorities.
“And of course, the annual floods that always wreak havoc, but nothing is ever done in preparation. We deserve so much better,” Namu said.
She questioned the presence and effectiveness of emergency services during the floods.
“Govt. Emergency services? Nowhere to be found; let’s not even talk about being equipped,” she added.
Her remarks come as several areas continue to experience heavy flooding, disrupting transport and daily life.
Flood impact and citizen struggles
Namu also highlighted the challenges faced by Kenyans both locally and abroad. She noted that even citizens in the Middle East were advised to prepare homeless shelters, a suggestion she called unrealistic given the scale of the problem.
“Kenyans in the Middle East wameambiwa wajipange Homeless shelters? Hio ni fantasy SHA down for the past week. Insecurity is at an all time high. Quality of life in the pits. I could go on & on,” she said.
She pointed out that floods are just one part of a larger issue affecting citizens, including insecurity and poor public services. Namu criticised government priorities, saying essential services remain underfunded or mismanaged.
“Yaani every news headline I’m seeing today is just theft of billions & trillions! Gai. Education, health & anything we as tax-burdened citizens DESERVE from our govt is underfunded, dysfunctional or plundered. Yaani this our reality,” Namu said.
She urged the government to take immediate action to help those affected by flooding and to improve long-term preparedness. Namu stressed that citizens deserve basic safety and support, especially during natural disasters.
The heavy rains continue to disrupt transport, with some roads completely impassable.
Namu’s comments highlight growing frustration among citizens over recurring flooding and a lack of government action. She said it is time for authorities to prioritise public safety and infrastructure to prevent future disasters.
“Floods are not new, but every year it seems nothing changes. We deserve protection, planning, and support. Enough is enough,” she said.
