The Ministry of Health is intensifying preparations for potential disease outbreaks, injuries, and loss of life as Kenya anticipates heavy El Nino rains between October and December 2026.

• The ministry has directed counties to activate emergency teams, identify at-risk health facilities, and ensure essential supplies are available.
• Lessons learned from the September 2023 to February 2024 El Niño period, which caused 175 deaths and displaced over 384,000 people, are informing current measures.
• The public is advised on safety measures such as drinking safe water, hygiene practices, and preparing essential supplies, with particular attention to vulnerable populations.