Samenvatting

Flooding continues to be a major problem for informal urban settlements like Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya. The recent heavy rains in early 2024 in Kenya indicate the vulnerability level of individuals living in informal settlements. This thesis explores how effective the current flood prevention, preparedness, and recovery strategies are for residents of Kibera. It looks closely at how these strategies help reduce the recurring impact of floods. The study adopts a qualitative approach, gathering insights from interviews with twenty-nine Kibera residents and six key informants, including community leaders, government officials, and NGO representatives. The findings show that residents have come up with several ways to cope with the floods, including making structural changes like raising doorsteps, using sandbags as barriers, relocating temporarily during heavy rains, and seeking refuge in community halls. Despite these efforts, the study reveals that these methods are not as effective due to some factors, including a lack of proper drainage systems, insufficient waste management, and early warning systems.