Inside Nairobi County's Strategy to Prevent Flooding Ahead of El Niño Rains

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.

Nairobi County Issues Fresh Warning Ahead of October El Nino Rains

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has confirmed intensified flood mitigation efforts and urged residents to prepare for the anticipated El Niño rains set to begin in October.

Sakaja urges Nairobi residents to heed evacuation alerts ahead of El Niño rains

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is urging residents in flood-prone areas to heed evacuation alerts and relocate to safer grounds as the October El Niño rains approach.

Nairobi set aside Sh2 billion into drainage and flood-mitigation works ahead of the El Niño rains

Sakaja urges Nairobi residents to brace for El Niño rains

Nairobi Among 18 Counties Flagged as High-Risk Ahead of El Niño as Ministry Issues Warning

Kenya's Interior Ministry has identified 18 high-risk counties expected to face severe impacts from the anticipated El Niño rains in 2026, including floods, disease outbreaks, and food shortages.