The
Ministry of Interior warned of one of the strongest El Niño events on record,
prompting activation of a National Contingency Plan with measures like hotspot
mapping for flood-prone areas, infrastructure checks, pre-positioned relief
supplies, and public alerts.
Kenya Red
Cross urged vigilance on safe practices during a radio segment, while
authorities target roads, bridges, and urban drainage in regions like North
Eastern, Western/Nyanza, and Nairobi. Some residents seek specifics on red
zones and evacuation sites, as critics call for long-term fixes beyond reactive
plans after past floods displaced thousands.
