Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa defended the government's disaster preparedness mechanisms following criticism over the recent floods that have claimed dozens of lives.

• The government relies on early warning systems and forecasts from the Kenya Meteorological Department to guide disaster preparedness and response.
• CS Barasa stated that disaster preparedness requires a "whole-of-government approach," involving national and county governments, and communities.
• The CS acknowledged that urban flooding challenges are partly linked to environmental degradation, poor waste management, and construction on riparian land, with ongoing initiatives like a 15 billion tree growing campaign to enhance climate resilience.