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August 31, 2026
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El Niño rains: Sakaja urges early evacuation in flood hotspots

El Niño rains: Sakaja urges early evacuation in flood hotspots

Sakaja said preparations were already under way in Nairobi and called on Kenyans to take personal responsibility for preventing flooding...

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is urging residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate early in anticipation of the El Niño season, forecast to begin in October.

  • The October-December rainy season is expected to bring heavy rains.
  • Governor Johnson Sakaja is leading preparations in Nairobi with county disaster-response teams, Kenya Red Cross, and engineers.
  • Residents are also called upon to take personal responsibility by keeping drainage channels clear of waste to prevent worsened flooding.

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