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August 27, 2026
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Experts Warn of Extreme Weather Changes Ahead of El Niño Rains

Experts Warn of Extreme Weather Changes Ahead of El Niño Rains

This comes even as the intensity of the approaching El Niño rains continues to increase, according to the experts who have warned Kenyans to plan...

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Kenya faces contrasting weather patterns, with a prolonged dry spell anticipated in the Rift Valley, Western Kenya, and Nyanza, while the Coast is set for increased rainfall.

  • Weather forecasting expert Maithya Vilivu warned that sinking air is suppressing rainfall in affected western regions, suggesting conditions may only improve with a change of seasons.
  • The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) forecasts above-average rainfall for the upcoming October-December short rains season, influenced by the strengthening El Niño phenomenon.
  • While enhanced rainfall is expected along the Coast and southern Somalia, the onset of the OND rains will vary across the country, with some regions like Turkana and Samburu potentially experiencing poor distribution.

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