Kenya Activates Emergency Measures as El Niño Risk Rises Above 90 Per Cent
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Kenya Activates Emergency Measures as El Niño Risk Rises Above 90 Per Cent

Kenya has activated emergency preparedness measures as the likelihood of a strong El Niño event during the October–December short rains rises above 90 per cent. With 18 counties facing heightened risks, authorities are strengthening drainage systems, preparing evacuation centres and placing emergency teams on standby to reduce deaths, displacement and damage.
World on Path to Breach 1.5°C Warming Threshold, UN Warns
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World on Path to Breach 1.5°C Warming Threshold, UN Warns

The world is likely to cross the 1.5°C global warming threshold within the next few years, according to a new UNEP report, raising the risk of more severe heatwaves, floods, wildfires, glacier loss and rising seas. While the warning is stark, UNEP says rapid emissions cuts and stronger adaptation can still determine how far temperatures rise and how long the world remains above the critical limit.
Lake Bogoria Overflow Threatens Baringo’s Freshwater Ecosystem
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Lake Bogoria Overflow Threatens Baringo’s Freshwater Ecosystem

Rising water levels in Kenya’s Rift Valley are raising fears that saline Lake Bogoria could eventually overflow into freshwater Lake Baringo, threatening fish, aquatic ecosystems and the livelihoods of communities that depend on the lake. Scientists warn that changes in water chemistry could have far-reaching consequences for biodiversity, fisheries and food security.
Faith Groups Urged to Prepare Shelters Ahead of Anticipated El Niño
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Faith Groups Urged to Prepare Shelters Ahead of Anticipated El Niño

Faith leaders in Kenya are being urged to prepare emergency shelters and dedicated response funds ahead of the anticipated October–December rains, with informal settlements and people with disabilities identified as particularly vulnerable to flooding. The call follows lessons from the devastating 2024 floods and highlights the role of churches, mosques, temples and other faith institutions in protecting displaced communities.
Horn Of Africa Steps Up Displacement Forecasts As El Niño Raises Flood Risk
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Horn Of Africa Steps Up Displacement Forecasts As El Niño Raises Flood Risk

As El Niño raises the risk of extreme rainfall across the Greater Horn of Africa, ICPAC is strengthening efforts to forecast where climate disasters could force people from their homes. By combining climate forecasts with data on poverty, livelihoods and past displacement, the initiative aims to help governments and humanitarian agencies act before communities are forced to flee.
How Women in Narok are Restoring Land and Reshaping Lives
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How Women in Narok are Restoring Land and Reshaping Lives

Indigenous women in Narok are combining traditional ecological knowledge with agroforestry, tree nurseries and sustainable livelihoods to restore degraded sections of the Mau Forest. Through the Paran Women Group, conservation is also creating income, strengthening women’s decision-making power and preserving knowledge passed down through generations.