To intervene, the government helicopters have been deployed for rescue missions, distribution of food and medical supplies.

The command center for this operation is domiciled at the Kenya Defence Forces headquarters for ease of coordination of aerial and land surveillance.

The second in command has urged governors to allocate and release funds to complement the national government's mitigation efforts.

With the prolonged rain expected to persist in December and the first quarter of 2024, Kenyans living in low-lying and landslide prone areas have been asked to relocate to safer grounds immediately.

These among other measure, the deputy president has stated is meant to ensure that fatalities are avoided, acknowledging that there are some fatalities already reported.