In preparation for the anticipated El Niño rains, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has commenced significant drainage improvement works along major Nairobi roads, including the James Gichuru Junction-JKIA Corridor.

• The works aim to address stormwater management challenges and prevent the severe flooding that has caused loss of life and property damage in previous years.
• Key entities involved include the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, who has established multi-agency teams for preparedness.
• Experts warn of an 81% probability of a strong El Niño combined with a positive Indian Ocean Dipole, bringing severe above-normal rains from October through December.