Nairobi county government says it is ready for El Nino

A man clears drainage at South C Estate in preparation for the expected El Nino rains. PHOTO: EDWARD KIPLIMO/STANARD

KENYA: Nairobi residents like most people throughout the country are waiting for the dreaded El-Nino rains with bated breath after the weather man announced the rains are expected any day from Wednesday.

Despite advisories on which parts will be most affected by the rains, most residents are staying on to brave the season with the hope that they will survive it despite reports that it will be worse than what was experienced in 1997.