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June 29, 2026
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Super El Niño beckons but officials cagey on floods control

Super El Niño beckons but officials cagey on floods control

Without giving specifics, Government Spokesperson Mwaura said they have activated a multi-agency response...

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Kenya faces the high probability of a "Super El Niño" event later this year, raising concerns about devastating floods and landslides, similar to past experiences.

  • An 82 per cent probability of El Niño later this year, with projections suggesting an index above 2.6, indicating a very strong event.
  • The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) is issuing early warnings, while various government ministries and agencies contacted by Nation Media Group offered no specific details on preparedness measures.
  • International organizations like the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a joint appeal to raise USD 202 million for anticipatory action.

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