On Monday Governor Johnson Sakaja chaired a Special Implementation Cooperation Committee that brought together national and county officials to assess flood mitigation works and coordinate El Niño preparedness.

The meeting was held at the Kenya Railways Headquarters and included the Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Urban Roads Authority, Kenya National Highways Authority, Kenya Rural Roads Authority, National Disaster Management teams and other partners.

Officials were briefed on drainage improvement works already under way along Mombasa Road and other identified flood hotspots, with each agency expected to act within its own mandate.

The county has set up an emergency response centre and dedicated communication channels for residents to report emergencies, and rescue centres have been earmarked for possible evacuations.

Green Army teams are actively clearing and unclogging drainage systems across Nairobi as part of early‑season preparations.

Why the preparations are urgent

Meteorological forecasts indicate that El Niño‑related wet conditions could persist from October through February, heightening flood risk in low‑lying and riparian parts of the capital.

Governor Sakaja has urged residents in high‑risk zones to relocate, noting that some families have already moved out of riparian areas while others are asked to heed evacuation advisories.

Next steps and guidance for residents

Sakaja reiterated that agencies will continue working together to complete drainage works and keep the emergency response centre operational as the rains approach.

Residents are asked to follow government messaging, cooperate with evacuation orders and use the established communication channels to report emergencies.