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The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said in its September 10, 2026 assessment that there is a greater than 90 per cent chance of a very strong El Niño during the Northern Hemisphere autumn and winter of 2026-27
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority says its technical teams are closely tracking changes in weather and climate conditions and will continue issuing forecasts, advisories and updates to national and county governments, humanitarian and development organisations, the media and the public.
Kenya Re Head of Marketing Sally Waigumo said Takaful's emphasis on mutual assistance and shared responsibility could provide an alternative approach to insurance, particularly for communities exposed to economic and climate-related risks
Garissa, Mandera, Tana River and Wajir were among the hardest-hit counties during the 2023 El Niño floods. UNICEF reported that approximately 38 of Kenya’s 47 counties were affected by riverine floods, flash floods and landslides, with major roads cut off and communities in the arid and semi-arid lands facing severe disruption
Kenya is among countries that FAO and WFP say require urgent support and planning before the expected impacts become more severe.
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Adolwa explained that excessive rainfall, worsened by climate change, interacts with densely populated areas in fragile ecosystems, creating devastating effects. He noted that Nairobi’s population has jumped from 4,397,073 in the 2019 census to over 4.8 million today, placing enormous pressure on infrastructure, natural drainage systems, and urban management practices.
In a Radio Generation interview on Monday, he said increasing rainfall intensity combined with outdated drainage infrastructure and development on wetlands has left the city vulnerable urging authorities to prioritise disaster preparedness. and data-driven urban planning.