As the clock ticks towards the anticipated El-Nino rains in October, the question that is lingering in the minds of many is whether the country is adequately prepared to handle any eventualities.
Vehicles partially submerged at the Aga Khan parking lot in Nairobi following heavy rains on March 8, 2026. [File, Standard]
As the clock ticks towards the anticipated El-Nino rains in October, the question that is lingering in the minds of many is whether the country is adequately prepared to handle any eventualities.
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