The commission said that inadequate planning could expose vulnerable Kenyans to preventable deaths and rights violations.

The Ministry also raised concern over food stored in humid conditions, saying mould could grow rapidly on maize, groundnuts and animal feeds, increasing the risk of aflatoxin contamination.

Muthoni said information sharing between the national and county governments was being strengthened to facilitate a coordinated response to potential public health threats associated with the rains.

Kenya experienced the effects of El Nino in 2023, when 43 counties were affected, leaving communities grappling with flooding, disruption of essential services and increased health risks.

By KPC Correspondent Kenya is bracing for unusual weather patterns as El Niño conditions develop in 2026, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD). The department’s June-July-August seasonal forecast highlights near-average to below-average rainfall in the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, and Northwestern Kenya. At the Coast, however, rainfall […]