Nairobi County is actively working to prevent flooding ahead of the anticipated El Niño rains by clearing waterways and drainage systems. Teams are on the ground addressing immediate blockages while longer-term infrastructure improvements are also underway.

• Teams are clearing alleyways, unclogging sewers, and removing silt from rivers.
• Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has emphasized the proactive measures being taken.
• This preparation follows a warning from the Interior Ministry identifying Nairobi as high-risk for urban flooding.