Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chairs meeting with key government agencies to assess Nairobi’s preparedness for the expected El Niño rains on Spetember 24, 2026./DPCS
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has led a meeting with key government agencies to assess Nairobi’s preparedness for the expected El Niño rains and strengthen measures to protect residents from potential flooding and other emergencies.
Kindiki said Nairobi’s situation requires special attention because of its population, infrastructure and other urban dynamics that could influence the impact of heavy rains across the city.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chairs meeting with key government agencies to assess Nairobi’s preparedness for the expected El Niño rains on Spetember 24, 2026./DPCS
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chairs meeting with key government agencies to assess Nairobi’s preparedness for the expected El Niño rains on Spetember 24, 2026./DPCS
The Deputy President met heads of key roads, energy and water-related agencies, including the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), Kenya Power and the Nairobi Rivers Commission.
“Agreed to expedite ongoing dredging works, drainage opening, inspection of power transmission lines and all other ongoing work. Residents of Nairobi are assured of the Government’s commitment to mitigate loss or damage and to adhere to public safety directives,” he said.
Representatives of the State Departments for Energy, Roads and Urban Development, as well as the Nairobi County Government, also participated in the meeting.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja speaks during the meeting chaired by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Nairobi’s preparedness for the expected El Niño rains on September 24, 2026./DPCS
The agencies agreed to expedite ongoing mitigation measures ahead of the rains, including dredging works, opening and clearing drainage systems and inspecting power transmission lines.
Kindiki said the Government was committed to putting in place measures to mitigate potential loss and damage while ensuring the safety of Nairobi residents during the rainy season.
He said government agencies would continue coordinating their response and addressing areas that could pose risks to residents in the event of heavy rains.
Residents affected by flooding or other rain-related emergencies will receive food, non-food and medical support, according to the Deputy President.
Kindiki also said residents in areas considered unsafe would be relocated to safer grounds, with the Government pledging to ensure that such relocation is carried out humanely.
The Deputy President urged Nairobi residents to adhere to public safety directives as the Government intensifies preparations for the expected rains.
