Nairobi Maps 227 Flood Hotspots as County Steps Up El Niño Preparedness - October 2026

The Nairobi County government has identified 227 flood hotspots across the capital as it intensifies preparedness measures for the anticipated El Niño rains. Nairobi City County has launched a new crisis communication centre and emergency operations command post amid El Niño preparedness. Meanwhile, Tana River County has equipped 130 community leaders with vital flood preparedness skills through a comprehensive training initiative. Over 130 community leaders in Tana River have received training on how to mitigate the effects of the anticipated El Nino rains. Separately, stakeholders in Kisumu are urging for long-term solutions to address the persistent issue of recurring floods that have plagued the region.