The Kenyan government is intensifying its preparations for the anticipated El Nino rains, a move that comes amid ongoing concerns about the nation's overall readiness for the potential disaster.

• Government agencies are reportedly stepping up efforts to mitigate the impact of heavy rainfall.
• Questions persist regarding Kenya’s preparedness for the impending El Nino phenomenon.
• The preparations are underway as meteorological forecasts indicate a high probability of severe weather events.

Nairobi police are preparing for the upcoming El-Nino rains by deploying additional traffic officers to manage city roads and alleviate anticipated congestion.

• More traffic police officers will be deployed to manage city roads.
• Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud announced the readiness plan.
• The operation also led to the recovery of 120 mobile phones, 10 laptops, and other stolen items.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has assured motorists of their safety during the anticipated El Niño rains.

• KeNHA is implementing measures to ensure road safety and infrastructure integrity.
• The assurance comes from KeNHA officials in anticipation of heavy rainfall.
• Motorists are urged to exercise caution and adhere to traffic advisories issued by KeNHA.

Nairobi City Governor Johnson Sakaja has waived application and approval fees for minor building repairs until the onset of the anticipated El Niño rains.

• The waiver applies to minor home and compound repairs, such as installing gutters, to help residents prepare for heavy rainfall.
• This initiative by the Nairobi City County Government aims to mitigate the impact of flooding, which has historically affected the capital.
• Normally, minor repair permits cost between Ksh4,000 and Ksh10,000.

The Kenyan government has allocated KSh 281.2 million towards 17 water projects in Makueni, Kitui, Machakos, and Kajiado counties to mitigate the effects of the anticipated El Niño rains.

• KSh 281.2 million allocated for water projects.
• The Kenyan government, through TANATHI, is implementing the projects.
• The projects are expected to be completed before the start of the El Niño rains to aid in water conservation for residents.

The Cabinet Secretary for Water, Eric Mugaa, has issued a stern warning to contractors working on water dam projects in Tana River County, demanding the completion of these crucial projects before the onset of the El Nino rains.

• Contractors have been ordered to finish dam construction projects.
• The directive was issued by the Cabinet Secretary for Water, Eric Mugaa.
• The urgency stems from the impending arrival of the El Nino weather phenomenon.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has waived building permit requirements for minor repairs as the city ramps up preparations for the anticipated El Niño rains.

• The waiver allows residents to undertake immediate minor works like installing gutters and repairing homes without lengthy approval processes.
• This initiative is spearheaded by Governor Johnson Sakaja of Nairobi County.
• The county is also intensifying efforts to clear and widen drainage channels, but faces challenges from illegal dumping in waterways.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has reassured the public about safe travel conditions on national highways despite the impending El Niño rains.

• KeNHA has assured motorists of safe and uninterrupted travel.
• The assurance was given by KeNHA officials during an inspection of the Kamuwongo–Kandwia Road in Mwingi North.
• The agency is taking measures to ensure road safety ahead of the anticipated heavy rainfall.