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.

The article from The Elephant discusses how recent floods in Nairobi highlight issues of inequality and overcrowding in urban areas, while also presenting an opportunity for African cities to rethink and redesign their infrastructure. It emphasizes the challenges faced by capital cities in the context of climate change and urban planning.

Agnes Kagure's lobby group, Mbogi ya Mama, has provided clean water to Kisii Village in Nairobi South, emphasizing the importance of team-based leadership as she campaigns for the Nairobi governorship.

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.

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.