Deputy President Kithure Kindiki warned that El Nino rains are expected across Kenya from October to December and urged the public to comply with all safety instructions issued by security and disaster management agencies.

He emphasized that any evacuation orders must be obeyed and that movement restrictions in flooded areas and rivers are critical to prevent loss of life, citing past incidents where non‑compliance led to fatalities.

The deputy president said the government has mobilised security agencies, village elders and county officials to enforce these directives and to coordinate response efforts in disaster‑prone zones.

Areas identified as high‑risk

Urban centres such as Nairobi and Mombasa have been singled out for special attention to curb flash flooding, while counties like Busia, Mombasa and arid and semi‑arid lands (ASAL) are also expected to face significant impacts.

Mapping of landslide‑prone zones has been completed, and the government pledged to direct resources to those areas to mitigate mudslide risks.

Planned coordination and assistance

Kindiki assured that national and county administrations are working with development partners and humanitarian agencies to ensure a seamless disaster response, urging citizens not to panic but to stay informed of official updates.