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September 20, 2026
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Faith leaders call for early action ahead of El Nino rains

Faith leaders call for early action ahead of El Nino rains

Church leaders and faith-based organisations are calling for early and coordinated action as Kenya prepares for anticipated El Niño-related rains...

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Ahead of anticipated El Niño rains, Kenyan faith leaders are urging for proactive and coordinated community preparedness, stressing the importance of early action to mitigate potential flood disasters.

  • Religious institutions are called upon to act as early responders and to prepare their facilities as potential emergency shelters.
  • Key figures include Ezekiel Muendo, Chair of the Association of Religion Practitioner Professionals, and Dr. John Kioli of the Kenya Climate Change Working Group.
  • Emphasis is placed on supporting vulnerable groups, particularly people with disabilities, and on strengthening drainage systems in major towns to avert flooding.

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