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Originally published by The Standard BusinessAugust 7, 2026
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Historic El Nio threat raises fresh risks for Kenya's economy and food security
Kenya is staring down the barrel of its most powerful El Nino in more than four decades, with forecasters and economists warning of a potential catastrophe..
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya is facing the threat of its most powerful El Niño event in over 40 years, with forecasters and economists warning of a potential economic and food security crisis.
- The Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) plunged to -29.1 in July, its lowest since February 1983.
- Economists and forecasters are issuing warnings about the potential catastrophe.
- The phenomenon poses significant risks to a Kenyan government already struggling with slowing growth, rising inflation, and depleted fiscal buffers.
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