Kenya is predicted to be impacted by the El Niño weather phenomenon in the coming days.

The government of Kenya, through DP Rigathi Gachagua is executing a preparedness plan with various county officials to ensure there are no major losses from the predicted heavy downpour.

The Ministry of Health has embarked on various mitigation measures including public awareness and mapping out flood prone areas ahead of the rains.

While admitting that the country would face an outbreak of waterborne diseases, the ministry says Kenya has enough medication and personnel to deal with any epidemic.

According to projections by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre, the country will get heavy rains like those recorded in El Nino of 1997 and 2006.

In Nairobi, the county government has identified 463 hotspots across the different sub-counties and has come up with a structured plan to sensitise the inhabitants of these areas that relocation is in their own interest.

The national Public Health Emergency Operations Centre is activated and operational, issuing early warning signs and alerts.

County Emergency Operation Centres are expected to be activated promptly, with 18 already established.