Counties race against time as El Niño approaches

Preparedness remains uneven, particularly in areas prone to flooding and landslides...

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Kenyan county governments are in a race against time to prepare for the impending El Niño season, despite allocating millions of shillings and identifying high-risk areas.

Millions of shillings have been set aside by some counties for emergency responses.
County governments are the key organizations leading preparedness efforts.
Preparedness remains uneven, particularly in areas prone to flooding and landslides, with existing infrastructure gaps posing a significant threat.

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