Act now before El Nino rains to make the crisis an opportunity

Nakuru County workers unclogging a drainage system clogged with stones and sacks loaded with sand in Nakuru's Milimani Estate on September 22, 2023. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The Head of Libya's Red Crescent has revealed that at least 11,300 people perished in the devastating floods that engulfed Eastern Libya two weeks ago.

Many survivors claimed the floods were more catastrophic than the wars that have consumed their nation for over a decade. Such tragedies underscore the lethal potential of floods. It's imperative for Kenyans to prioritise preparation for the anticipated El Nino rains expected to hit parts of the country from October to January.