The MPs, drawn from the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining, raised concerns during a site inspection at the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) headquarters in Lake Nakuru National Park on Saturday.
By Samuel OtienoIn its latest seasonal climate update released on Thursday, the agency said the sea-surface temperature anomaly in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific could reach about 3.7°C above normal between October and December. This would surpass the previous record of 2.6°C recorded between November 2015 and January 2016.
By David AbonyoAccording to the PS, parents should also take extra care to keep children away from flooded sections, warning that floodwater can pose serious dangers even when it does not appear threatening.
By Bradley BosireThe department's latest outlook comes as meteorologists assess the role of ocean temperatures in determining the distribution and intensity of rainfall expected during the October-December period.
By Bradley BosireIn a statement on Monday, KHRC demanded that the government put human rights at the centre of preparations and interventions for the El Niño rains expected between late September and December this year.
By Samuel OtienoIn a food safety advisory issued on Monday, the ministry said experience from previous El Niño seasons showed that heavy rains, flooding and high humidity could lead to a sharp rise in illnesses such as cholera, typhoid and aflatoxin poisoning.
By David AbonyoThe Kenya Red Cross Society says heavy rains could increase the risk of flooding, landslides and other weather-related disasters in the region.
By Samuel OtienoAs El Niño rains approach, a Senate committee has warned that Malindi’s lack of a sewer system and weak drainage could heighten sanitation-related health risks, and has ordered Kilifi County to urgently address sewerage and drainage infrastructure.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said in its September 10, 2026 assessment that there is a greater than 90 per cent chance of a very strong El Niño during the Northern Hemisphere autumn and winter of 2026-27
By Chrispho OwuorThe Governor issued the directive on Thursday during a meeting at Barabara Plaza in Nairobi attended by KURA Director-General Eng. Silas Kinoti, county and KURA engineers and contractors.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a public notice issued on Wednesday, the authority urged the public to “avoid venturing into sea during periods of adverse weather and rough sea conditions”.
By David AbonyoThe preparedness programme is being coordinated by Governor Sakaja and brings together the Nairobi County Government, national agencies and humanitarian organisations involved in roads, drainage and emergency response.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Deputy President specifically cautioned the public against entering flooded areas or going near rivers when movement restrictions are issued.
By Bradley BosireThe Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a warning of an “imminent threat to life” as Dujuan approached, although some of the alerts were later reduced as the storm moved away from the worst-hit areas.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a public service advisory issued ahead of the October-November-December (OND) rains, the government through the Office of the Government Spokesperson and the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy said the country should not wait for the weather to turn into a disaster before taking action.
By David AbonyoThe Deputy President gave the assurance on Wednesday during the 15th Development Partnership Forum held at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi, where he co-chaired the meeting with United Nations Resident Coordinator Garry Conille and Germany's Ambassador to Kenya Sebastian Groth.
By Bradley BosireThe Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) estimates that between 2 million and 2.49 million people will need urgent food assistance in March 2027. This would mark a decline from the 3.5 million to 3.99 million people projected to require assistance in September 2026.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe ministry has urged Kenyans to follow official health and weather advisories and disregard rumours and misinformation as El Nino preparations intensify ahead of the expected rains
By Chrispho OwuorThe Water CS said the government had to acknowledge Kenya’s vulnerability to alternating periods of heavy rainfall and drought rather than assume that a season of good rains would solve the country’s water problems.
By David AbonyoThe Monday meeting brought together the Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), National Disaster Management teams and other partners involved in flood preparedness and response.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the seven-day forecast issued on Monday, September 14, rainfall is expected in parts of Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Embu, Garissa, Homa Bay, Kajiado, Kakamega, Kericho, Kiambu, Kilifi, Kirinyaga, Kisii, Kisumu, Kitui, Kwale and Laikipia.
By Samuel OtienoThe Governor said the restriction was also aimed at preventing construction materials from being left in places where they could interfere with roads and drainage as rainfall increases.
By Bradley BosireThe Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) want property managers to carry out inspections and repairs before the rains intensify, instead of waiting for flooding or structural damage to occur.
By Bradley BosireThe Kenya Meteorological Service Authority says its technical teams are closely tracking changes in weather and climate conditions and will continue issuing forecasts, advisories and updates to national and county governments, humanitarian and development organisations, the media and the public.
By Chrispho OwuorChicago was ranked the world’s most climate-resilient city, followed by Addis Ababa, Melbourne, Barcelona, Ankara, Buenos Aires, Paris, Istanbul, Bogotá and Nairobi.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe latest record came after an exceptionally hot summer that brought severe heatwaves and wildfires across several parts of the world. Western Europe and the contiguous United States both experienced their hottest summers ever recorded.
By Maureen KinyanjuiPreparations are at different stages, with some counties already deploying machinery and organising rescue teams while others still face serious gaps in drainage and other infrastructure in areas that have suffered repeated flooding.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during a media briefing on September 10, 2026, Isaboke said official information would be especially important as the country prepares for the expected rains, with advisories expected to guide communities based on their local situations.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe former Attorney General warned that the country was already dealing with several challenges that could be made worse by extreme weather. Farmers are facing the risk of crop losses, food security remains under pressure, while the health system continues to experience strikes and other disruptions.
By David AbonyoNairobi County Chief Officer in charge of Disaster Management Bramwel Simiyu said the county has already started clearing drainage systems and waterways to prevent storm water from being blocked.
By Maureen Kinyanjui