Kadoma is drowning because its drains are a complete disaster. Flash floods have turned streets into rivers, with knee-deep water invading homes along Chizuwi, Nyambo, and Munda streets after heavy rain overwhelmed the city's broken drainage system. Residents like Christine Mabwe are trapped, describing the situation as a total catastrophe worsened by raw sewage mixing with the floodwaters.
People have complained about this exact problem for over a decade with zero action from city authorities. Ward four councilor Mathious Rwakoda confirmed the drainage has been a known failure for ten years, with fears about each rainy season now realized. Mayor Nigel Ruzario acknowledged the crisis, stating the engineering department is working on it while asking for patience, a plea that offers little comfort to those with sewage in their houses.
Engineers warn that the inadequate infrastructure is a recipe for constant disaster, blaming a lack of investment and maintenance. The flooding has exposed systemic neglect, forcing an urgent demand for a real plan to rebuild drains and upgrade the entire network before the next storm hits.
People have complained about this exact problem for over a decade with zero action from city authorities. Ward four councilor Mathious Rwakoda confirmed the drainage has been a known failure for ten years, with fears about each rainy season now realized. Mayor Nigel Ruzario acknowledged the crisis, stating the engineering department is working on it while asking for patience, a plea that offers little comfort to those with sewage in their houses.
Engineers warn that the inadequate infrastructure is a recipe for constant disaster, blaming a lack of investment and maintenance. The flooding has exposed systemic neglect, forcing an urgent demand for a real plan to rebuild drains and upgrade the entire network before the next storm hits.
