Nairobi's Governor Sakaja has made a bold commitment to the Senate: not a single life will be lost to El Niño flooding in the capital. The county is mobilizing its green army teams across all sub-counties to tackle the root of the problem—clogged drainage systems choked with silt and plastic waste.

With the rainy season intensifying, this proactive approach shows how targeted infrastructure work can transform public safety. By unclogging drainage systems now, Nairobi is working to prevent the flooding disasters that typically devastate communities during heavy rains. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: Community resilience starts with local government taking responsibility—and Nairobi's prevention-first strategy could save lives this season.