The Kenyan government has significantly ramped up emergency preparedness across all agencies in anticipation of heavy rainfall and potential flooding, as forecasted by the Kenya Meteorological Department. Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku assured the public that multi-sectoral teams are on high alert to mitigate flood impacts, urging residents in flood-prone areas to relocate.

• Geoffrey Ruku spoke at St Andrew’s AIPCA Church, Mailune in Igembe North, Meru County.
• Key agencies mobilized include the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), the Kenya Red Cross, and the National Disaster Management Unit (NDMU).
• Residents near Tana River, Nzoia River, Budalangi flood plains, and Nyando River are advised to move to higher ground for safety.