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Kenya Meteorological Department

Also known as: KMD

Organization that warns Kenya about heavy rainfall and El Niño risks; issued warnings for October-December 2026 season.

2026-04-292026-09-22
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  1. April 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    Kenya MET warns of high flood risk along Tana River basin amid heavy rains By Moses Kinyanjui April 29, 2026 09:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Kenya Meteorological Department has w …

    Kenya MET warns of high flood risk along Tana River basin amid heavy rains

  3. The Standard

    … arts of the country in his latest review set to end on May 4.“Rainfall is expected to continue in several parts of the country most notably the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley, the Coast and North-eastern Kenya, said the Kenya Meteorological Department …

    Move to higher ground, government tells Tana River residents
Society

Civil society urges swift action on El Niño preparedness

The News

Civil society organisations under the Right to Food Coalition are calling on national and county governments to move from preparedness plans to concrete action ahead of forecast above-average October–December 2026 rainfall, and have requested weekly, public updates on funds released, flood-control works completed, and measures to protect flood- and landslide-prone communities. The coalition cited 315 flood deaths and Sh187 billion in damage in 2024, plus more than 60 flood deaths in March 2026 and 18 landslide deaths this year in three counties.

19 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Civil society urges swift action on El Niño preparedness

    Civil society organisations under the Right to Food Coalition are calling on national and county governments to move from preparedness plans to concrete action ahead of forecast above-average October–December 2026 rainfall, and have requested weekly, public updates on funds released, flood-control works completed, and measures to protect flood- and landslide-prone communities. The coalition cited 315 flood deaths and Sh187 billion in damage in 2024, plus more than 60 flood deaths in March 2026 and 18 landslide deaths this year in three counties.

    19 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 18 September

  1. Government strengthens flood preparedness ahead of OND rainfall season

    The government has stepped up preparedness measures ahead of the October-November-December 2026 rainfall season, urging Kenyans to take precautions against possible flooding, landslides, and disruptions to essential services. Ministries, county governments, humanitarian organisations and development partners are undertaking risk assessments, identifying vulnerable areas, and strengthening early-warning communication to communities.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Nakuru, Bomet prepare for heavy El Niño rains through 2026

    Nakuru and Bomet counties have identified over 70 high-risk areas and evacuation centres in preparation for heavy El Niño rainfall expected from October through December 2026, with authorities allocating funds for emergency response and mitigation efforts.

    18 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Government intensifies El Niño preparedness ahead of rain season

    The Government has stepped up preparedness measures ahead of the October-November-December 2026 rainfall season, warning Kenyans to take early precautions against possible floods, landslides and other weather-related emergencies. Ministries, county governments, and partners are strengthening multi-agency mechanisms, risk assessments, and early-warning communication with communities.

    17 September 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Murkomen says state has frameworks to address flood risks

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the Senate that the Government has put in place several frameworks to address flood risks and enhance preparedness, with implementation levels varying across counties. He said Nairobi City has developed a Flood Resilience Master Plan valued at approximately Sh47.2 billion, and the government is targeting to improve drainage systems and flood control infrastructure over 2026 to 2028.

    17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Government prepares multi-agency response for October–December El Niño rains

    Kenya is bracing for above-normal rainfall between October and December, with the government establishing a multi-agency team to coordinate preparations and reduce risks of floods, landslides, and examination disruption. Measures include clearing drainage systems, mapping flood hotspots, pre-positioning relief supplies, and strengthening early warning systems.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard →

  2. El Niño climate pattern to bring above-normal rainfall to Kenya

    El Niño, a natural climate pattern that warms the Pacific Ocean and alters atmospheric circulation, is expected to bring above-normal rainfall to Kenya during the October-December season; experts urge communities and authorities to prepare for hazards accompanying heavier rains.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Kenya develops flood-risk maps, county plans ahead of rains

    Kenya is preparing for the October–December rains by implementing new risk maps, county preparedness plans, and a national disaster response system. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen told senators that Nairobi has developed a flood resilience master plan worth about Sh47.2 billion targeting drainage and climate-resilient urban development through 2028, and the government has created County Multi-Hazard Risk Profiles and basin-specific flood-risk maps for areas such as the Tana River and Lake Victoria basins.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Ministry of Health directs counties to prepare for El Niño rains

    Kenya's Ministry of Health has directed counties to activate emergency coordination teams, strengthen disease detection, ensure medicine and vaccine supply, and implement malaria prevention measures ahead of heavy El Niño rains expected between October and December 2026.

    15 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 14 September

  1. Kenyan businesses should insure against El Niño flooding

    Kenya's meteorological department has flagged elevated risks of El Niño bringing above-normal rainfall and extreme flooding from October onwards. The article argues that Kenyan businesses should consider insurance to manage this risk, citing the 1997–1998 El Niño's devastating impact on roads, buildings, crops, and supply chains.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Surveyors urge landlords to prepare buildings for El Niño rains

    The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya has urged property owners, landlords and facility managers to clear drainage systems, inspect buildings and prepare emergency response plans ahead of expected El Niño rains to reduce property damage and protect occupants.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 11 September

  1. Government unveils Sh2.1 billion livestock El Niño preparedness plan

    The government has launched a Sh2.1 billion preparedness plan to protect livestock farmers and pastoral communities from anticipated El Niño effects, targeting 24 flood-prone and livestock-rich counties. The largest share of funds will go towards vaccines, veterinary medicines, and emergency response equipment to help farmers act before disasters occur.

    11 September 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Agriculture CS launches livestock tagging system in Isiolo

    Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has launched the Animal Identification and Traceability System (Anitrac) in Isiolo, an electronic tagging initiative to enable identification and traceability of livestock for export compliance and to combat livestock theft.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Kilifi County prepares for El Niño displacement risk

    Over 80,000 families in Kilifi County face possible displacement as heavy El Niño rains are anticipated to begin in October and extend into January. The county government has begun mapping flood-prone areas, sensitizing communities, and assembling food and non-food items in readiness for potential humanitarian emergencies.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Kenya Met warns of heavy October rainfall, flooding and landslides

    The Kenya Meteorological Department has urged Kenyans and the government to prepare for heavy rainfall between October and December, with warnings that El Niño could extend to February 2027.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Government classifies 18 counties as high-risk for El Niño rains

    The government has identified 18 counties as high-risk areas ahead of heavy rains and flooding expected from October, with a multi-agency team already working in Baringo County on evacuation and preparation efforts.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Ruto signs law penalizing officials who ignore audit findings

    President William Ruto has signed the Public Finance Management Amendment Bill 2025, which introduces penalties for public entities that fail to implement recommendations from the Auditor-General and Controller of Budget, and shortens the period for submitting financial statements.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Kenya Red Cross warns 2 million at risk from El Niño rains

    The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy El Niño rainfall expected between October and December 2026, with the Kenya Red Cross stating that 46 counties are at risk and more than two million people could be affected. Preparations are underway across the country, including drainage clearing efforts in Nairobi and other mitigation strategies.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Africa must increase farm yield per acre amid climate volatility

    For African farmers, climate change poses an immediate threat to harvests as extreme weather—drought, excessive rainfall, and flooding—disrupts agricultural systems. The piece argues that expanding cultivated land alone cannot solve the region's agricultural challenge; instead, farmers must increase productivity per acre.

    5 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Kenya must prepare for El Niño rains using lessons from 1997–98

    An opinion piece reflecting on Kenya's 1997–98 El Niño rains, which affected more than 1.5 million people and caused damage equivalent to 11 per cent of GDP, argues that forecasts alone are insufficient without systematic mechanisms to translate warnings into preparedness and early action at community and institutional levels.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Government announces seven-step plan against El Niño flooding

    Kenya's government has unveiled a National Contingency Plan to prepare for above-normal rains forecast for October–December, with early onset expected in Western, Nyanza and North Eastern regions. The plan includes hotspot mapping of flood-vulnerable areas, infrastructure inspections, drainage desilting, evacuation awareness, water-level monitoring, and coordination among national and county agencies.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Red Cross warns 46 counties face flood risk from El Niño rains

    The Kenya Red Cross has warned that 46 of Kenya's 47 counties risk above-average rainfall in coming months, cautioning that weak drainage and blocked flood paths could turn the rains into disaster. The warning comes as the Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts above-average rainfall across more than 40 counties during the October-to-December short rains.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 31 August

  1. Rift Valley lakes rising amid El Niño rainfall forecasts

    Lake Nakuru and other Rift Valley lakes are swelling with anticipated El Niño rains, raising fears of fresh displacement for communities already affected by past flooding. In 2020, Lake Nakuru flooded 352 households around Mwariki; displaced residents are still awaiting compensation and worry further rises could force them to relocate again.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 28 August

  1. Ministry strengthens disease preparedness ahead of El Niño rains

    Kenya's Ministry of Health is stepping up measures to prevent and respond to water- and food-borne diseases expected during El Niño rains, working with county governments and partners to strengthen preparedness. The public in flood-prone areas is being urged to use safe water, maintain hand hygiene, and cook food properly to reduce disease risk.

    28 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Communities must prepare now for El Niño flooding risk

    Kenya faces an 85–90 per cent probability of El Niño conditions through 2026, and communities in flood-prone areas should begin preparedness measures now rather than waiting for rains or emergency declarations, as local neighbours and residents typically respond first.

    27 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 21 August

  1. Investigators focus on weather, human error in Ecuador spy chief helicopter crash

    Investigators are examining weather, human, and equipment factors as probable causes of a helicopter crash in Samburu County that killed Ecuador's intelligence director Michele Sensi-Contugi, his wife, four Americans, and the pilot. The chartered aircraft, operated by Lady Lori Flight Company, crashed at the foot of Mt Ololokwe while on a scenic flight.

    21 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 17 August

  1. Kenya Meteorological Department shifts to action-focused weather guidance

    The Kenya Meteorological Department has traditionally issued weather forecasts describing expected conditions, location, and intensity, but has been leaving out guidance on what actions people should take before impacts like rain, floods, or landslides occur. The department is now shifting to provide action-oriented information alongside weather warnings.

    17 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 14 August

  1. Eight Kenyan counties forecast to receive rain next week

    The Kenya Meteorological Department says eight counties—Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kericho, Nyandarua and Nyeri—are expected to receive rainfall in the coming week, while most of the country remains generally dry. The department also warns of intermittent cool and cloudy conditions in 16 counties and high daytime temperatures exceeding 30°C in several regions.

    14 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 13 August

  1. CS Kagwe assures Kenya will maintain food security amid drought

    Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said Kenya expects maize production to decline due to drought in ASAL counties, but the government has measures in place to prevent food shortage, including importing maize from the COMESA region. The CS said maize seed stocks are sufficient despite potential losses of 25–30 percent of the seed crop.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kagwe pledges food security despite drought-hit maize output

    Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said Kenya expects maize production to decline due to drought in ASALs, but the government has put measures in place to prevent a national food shortage, including supplementing local supplies through imports from the COMESA region.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard →

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