By JOHN MUSEMBI
With the onset of El Nino rains expected to visit Kitui in the third week of October 2026, the National Drought Management Authority convened a meeting in Kitui town on Thursday to assess preparedness ahead of this weather event.
Kitui County Director of NDMA,Eunice Mutuku said that since very heavy rainfall was expected as forecast by the Kenya Meteorological Services Department, it is important for residents to take safety measures such as avoiding crossing flooded rivers.
She said it was part of government's efforts to offer the right information on the reduction of fatalities that may occur during El-Nino season. NDMA will keep providing early warning reports in Kitui County to help residents take appropriate actions as the wet season progresses.
Kenya Meteorological Services Department head in Kitui County Dr Daniel Mbithi told residents to follow weather forecast broadcasts in the media. He added that the forecast would improve farm yields and safety of residents. "Those who listened to my advice last season that if there is enough soil moisture they should plant, had great harvests compared to those who delayed in planting", said Mbithi.
He cautioned residents to stay away from flood prone areas as they were like to be marooned and waterlogged.
"This makes crop maturity to suffer since such crops turn yellow due to excessive moisture," Mbithi when he spoke to the media.
"I tell our people to be prepared and ready for El-Nino. This includes safe travels and doing early planting ", concluded the Kitui County Director of Meteorological Services.
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