The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that a strengthening El Niño is likely to continue into early 2027, raising the risk of extreme weather across different parts of the world. According to the latest WMO El Niño/La Niña Update released on September 3, 2026, forecasts show an exceptionally high likelihood of nearly 100% that
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA), commonly known as Kenya Met, has forecast above-average rainfall across most parts of the country during the October-November-December (OND) 2026 short rains season as El Niño continues to intensify. In the forecast issued on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Kenya Met predict rains to remain fairly to well distributed across
The Cabinet has approved a nationwide preparedness plan to help Kenya respond to the expected moderate-to-strong El Niño rains later this year. During a Cabinet meeting held at State House, Nairobi on June 30, the government established an Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on El Nino Preparedness and Response. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will chair the