The Ministry of Health is warning Kenyans to take precautions ahead of expected El Niño rains. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni Muriuki says that flooding and power outages could increase the risk of diseases such as cholera and typhoid, as well as food poisoning from aflatoxin. Households are advised to treat drinking water and store dry food off the floor in airtight containers. Nyumba Kumi leaders and Community Health Promoters have also been urged to organize drainage cleanups and promote safe water practices before the rains begin