The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has begun comprehensive inspections of major arterial roads in Kiambu County to carry out urgent maintenance ahead of El Niño rains predicted for October 2026. According to Ghafla Kenya, the technical assessment aims to identify vulnerable road sections needing structural rehabilitation, drainage clearing, and surface repairs in order to prevent severe infrastructure damage during the anticipated heavy rainfall.

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.

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.

Tanzania's meteorological agency has warned that a "very strong" El Niño is forming over the Indian Ocean, with this year's Vuli rains expected to begin in late September or early October, intensify through November 2026, and persist beyond. According to Daily News, TMA Director General Dr Ladislaus Chang'a issued the warning as concerns grow that extreme weather could trigger a wave of non-performing loans, prompting calls for Tanzanian banks to prepare for climate-related financial risks.

Senator Nwaebonyi stated that President Tinubu inherited a poor road infrastructure and is actively addressing this issue by reconstructing existing roads and creating new ones to link the six geo-political zones of Nigeria. This effort aims to tackle the country's infrastructure deficit.

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.