Nairobi has been ranked tenth on a list of climate-resistant cities, according to KBC. The ranking is credited to the Kenyan capital's original landscape, which functions like a giant sponge. The city's wetlands, soil, vegetation, and river corridors are known to absorb and slow down rainwater, helping it cope with heavy rainfall and related climate pressures.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has outlined what he considers his administration's three biggest achievements since taking office, citing urban infrastructure upgrades, expansion of the Dishi na County school feeding program, and healthcare modernization. He made the remarks during the debut episode of his weekly podcast, Nairobi, Let's Talk, launched on Thursday as a digital forum to engage city residents. Sakaja asserted that Nairobi has undergone visible transformation under his leadership, pointing to improvements in the Central Business District.

The Kenya Government is focusing on Cooperative Societies to revitalize the struggling Coffee sector, aiming to restore its past success reminiscent of the 1970s. President William Ruto recently launched the Coffee Revival Through Cooperative Societies Programme in Kirinyaga, which is part of these efforts to improve the industry's fortunes.

The Cross River State Government has launched a major clean-up exercise in Calabar, the state capital, aimed at protecting the environment and restoring order. According to The Tide, the operation was led by the Commissioner for Environment, Bassey Offiong Mensah, at Atimbo Roundabout and the Airport Field, where traders occupying pedestrian walkways with tables and kiosks were directed to relocate.

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.

A court has ordered the City of Joburg and Mogale City to repair the flooded riverbeds in Featherbrooke Estate, Muldersdrift, following years of legal disputes. This ruling is seen as a significant precedent for community schemes throughout South Africa, according to IOL.