El Nino floods: Step up rescue and relief efforts

A vehicle with two persons was washed away by heavy downflow of water at Kibiboni Lunga Lunga. [Kenya Red Cross X]

In May, the meteorological department warned that the country will experience the El Nino phenomenon later in the year. The weatherman said this was likely to start in October and could continue until January 2024.

Based on this information and our past experience with the El Nino rains, Chair of the Council of Governors Anne Waiguru said Sh15 billion would be set aside to mitigate the effects of El Nino and offer support to households that would be affected. Indeed, some counties took precautions to clear blocked drainages and even bought motorboats for any eventualities.