Kindiki Details El Niño Response Plan Ahead of Expected Heavy Rains
In March heavy rains caused havoc in Nairobi with flash floods paralysing transport and destroying businesses and cars in several parts of Nairobi...
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has activated a nationwide preparedness plan for the anticipated El Niño rains, aiming to mitigate the impact of expected heavy rainfall from October to December.
- The government is implementing its El Niño Contingency Plan, directing all relevant ministries and agencies to coordinate mitigation measures.
- Key individuals involved include Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, chairing the Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on El Niño Preparedness and Response.
- Meteorological experts project a 90 to 96 percent probability of El Niño conditions persisting through the end of 2026, raising concerns about food security, infrastructure, and public health.
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Kindiki Details El Niño Response Plan Ahead of Expected Heavy Rains - July 2026
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has activated a nationwide preparedness plan for the anticipated El Niño rains expected between October and December, aiming to mitigate the impact of expected heavy rainfall. The government has assured citizens of its preparedness, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chairing a meeting of the Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on El Niño Preparedness and Response, emphasizing that comprehensive measures are in place to minimize disruption and safeguard lives.
