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Originally published by The Standardtop
August 10, 2026
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Government sounds El Nino alarm, puts 18 counties on high alert

Gov’t says 18 counties at risk experiencing El Nino from October, Kenya Meteoroligical Service Authority warns that this year’s rainfall will be strong, 97 per cent chance to be felt up to 2027...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenyan government has declared a state of high alert for 18 counties due to the impending arrival of a strong El Nino phenomenon, expected to bring above-normal rainfall from October.
- There is an 81% chance of a strong El Nino, with effects potentially lasting until early next year.
- The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has outlined response plans, identifying risks including flash floods, landslides, drought, and infrastructure damage.
- Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu are among the high-risk urban centers, while specific coastal, lake basin, Rift Valley, and North Eastern counties face distinct threats.
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