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August 26, 2026
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El Niño Could Displace One Million Kenyans, Report Reveals Counties

El Niño Could Displace One Million Kenyans, Report Reveals Counties

Kenya Met and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) both predict severe displacements, with nations being urged to brace for the anticipated severe weather patterns...

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A new report from the Danish Refugee Council warns that the anticipated El Niño rains could displace up to 1.03 million Kenyans.

  • Displacement figures range from 297,000 (Lower scenario) to 1.03 million (Severe scenario).
  • The National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC) concurs with these projections, estimating around 500,000 people could be affected.
  • Areas like the Tana River basin, Mandera, and Dadaab are identified as high-risk zones, with potential for severe flooding and subsequent displacement.

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