The Kenyan government has announced a new plan to reduce the potential damage from the upcoming El Nino rains, according to standardmedia.co.ke. The initiative was unveiled on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, as authorities move to address risks tied to the expected heavy rainfall.
The strategy comes as multiple regions report heightened readiness. In Kilifi County, local officials are putting preparedness measures into action, thecoast.co.ke reports. Meanwhile, in Nairobi, City Hall has intensified flood-fighting efforts, with the "Green Army" clearing large amounts of waste to prevent drainage blockages, according to citizen.digital.
Nairobi Governor Sakaja is urging residents to follow evacuation alerts ahead of the rains, as reported by kbc.co.ke. The warnings are part of a broader push to safeguard communities in flood-prone zones. Additionally, nation.africa notes that efforts are underway to stop lakes Bogoria and Baringo from merging, with less than 3 kilometers separating them—a risk that could escalate with heavy rainfall.
