Kenya Races to Prepare for Powerful El Niño as Global Warnings Mount
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Kenya Races to Prepare for Powerful El Niño as Global Warnings Mount

Kenya is stepping up its disaster preparedness after the Cabinet approved an Ad Hoc El Niño Committee to coordinate the country's response to a potentially powerful El Niño event. With global climate agencies warning of strengthening El Niño conditions through 2026, the committee aims to improve early warning systems, emergency coordination, and climate resilience to minimize the devastating impacts of floods, landslides, and waterborne diseases.
KMD Forecast El Niño Will Bring Mixed Weather Conditions Across Kenya
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KMD Forecast El Niño Will Bring Mixed Weather Conditions Across Kenya

The Kenya Met Department has forecast that El Niño will bring varying weather conditions across the country, with some regions experiencing below-average rainfall while others receive increased precipitation. Experts are urging communities, farmers, and county governments to prepare early for the heightened risk of floods and weather-related disasters during the 2026 short-rains season.