Kenya's Ministry of Health has issued a warning about an increased risk of waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid due to the anticipated El Niño rains. The ministry urges enhanced public and county measures against water contamination and poor sanitation.

• The risk is heightened by potential contamination of water sources, sewage leaks, inadequate drainage, and poor sanitation, especially in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret.
• Principal Secretary for Public Health, Mary Muthoni, is urging citizens to use approved water treatment products correctly and practice stringent hygiene.
• Health facilities are being directed to prepare for potential patient increases by checking stocks and assessing staffing, while Community Health Promoters are tasked with disseminating preventive messages.

Water bills are set to increase in five Kenyan counties after the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) approved new tariffs. The adjustments, effective in the upcoming financial years, aim to support utility operations and service delivery.

• New tariffs will affect households and businesses in Kirinyaga, Mandera, Kiambu, Homa Bay, and Nyeri.
• WASREB has justified the upward tariff review, citing the need for utilities to operate sustainably and improve service delivery.
• These changes follow recent approvals of new tariffs for Kisii, Eldoret, Narok, and Tharaka-Nithi counties.

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), has enhanced emergency preparedness for the upcoming October–December rains, focusing on swift disaster response.

• A joint Emergency Medical Team (EMT) preparedness exercise was conducted to test and improve rapid medical response capabilities.
• Key organizations involved include the KDF, WHO, Kenya Red Cross (KRC), and the National Youth Service (NYS).
• The preparedness push also includes collaboration with local communities in areas like Baringo County, and significant financial support from the World Bank amounting to Ksh51.8 billion (USD400 million).