The County Government of Nakuru in Kenya is working with a multi-agency team to coordinate a response to anticipated moderate-to-heavy El Niño rains expected later this year. According to the Kenya News Agency, the team is overseeing urgent preparedness measures aimed at minimizing the impact of flooding and other climate-related disasters linked to the heavy rains.

Agnes Kagure has criticised Nairobi's county leadership over its handling of flood warnings linked to heavy rains and El Niño conditions, urging authorities to take preventive action before streets flood and disaster strikes. According to Tuko, Kagure called on the county government to act on the warnings proactively rather than waiting for a crisis. She also used the occasion to advocate for a change in leadership ahead of the 2027 general election in Kenya.

Zanzibar has stepped up preparations for anticipated El Niño rains expected between October and December 2026, with authorities calling on communities, institutions and residents in vulnerable areas to take early action to protect lives and property. Second Vice-President Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, who chairs the Zanzibar Disaster Management Committee, led a working meeting last week to coordinate the preparedness efforts, according to the Daily News.

Wajir County in Kenya has intensified preparations ahead of enhanced rainfall expected during the October-November-December season, with authorities warning of possible flooding, disease outbreaks and disruption to transport and food supplies. According to the Kenya News Agency, National Drought Management Authority County Drought Coordinator Omar Abdi announced the measures after a county steering group meeting, saying stakeholders had coordinated response plans to mitigate the anticipated effects of the heavy rains.

The Board of Directors of Tanzania's National Irrigation Commission has called on residents and farmers in Katavi Region to protect irrigation infrastructure and government-funded projects ahead of expected El Niño rains. According to Daily News, the appeal was made by NIRC Board Chairperson Eng Dr Richard Masika during a visit to the region, urging communities to take precautions to safeguard public investments from potential damage caused by the anticipated heavy rainfall.

Singida District Council Executive Director Ester Chaula has urged residents to clear blocked drainage channels and prepare early for possible heavy El Niño rains, warning of flooding, destruction of property and food shortages. According to Daily News, Chaula made the call over the weekend during a meeting on the implementation of the Council-level Nutrition Compact, encouraging villages to draw up flood evacuation plans to protect lives and livelihoods ahead of the anticipated heavy rainfall season.