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Originally published by Kenyanstop
September 6, 2026
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Kenya Red Cross Sounds Fresh Alert Ahead of El Nino Rains
Nairobi has also mapped three possible flood scenarios, including a worst-case situation in which more than 100,000 households could be affected...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenya Red Cross has issued a stark warning that over 2 million people are at risk from the anticipated El Niño rains between October and December 2026, with 46 out of 47 counties potentially affected.
- More than 2 million people could be impacted.
- The Kenya Red Cross, led by Dr Ahmed Idris and Disaster Risk Reduction Manager Peter Murgor, is spearheading preparedness efforts.
- Preparations include intensive training for response teams, strengthened water and search-and-rescue capacities with 42 boats, and coordination with agencies like the Kenya Defence Forces and National Youth Service.
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