Kenya's government has issued a fresh alert on expected El Niño rains forecast for the October–November–December 2026 season. Government Spokesperson Charles Owino said in a September 10, 2026 press statement that authorities have adopted a coordinated, multi-agency approach to prepare for the rains, which are projected to begin in October and continue into early 2027, according to The Kenya Times.

The Kenyan government has stepped up preparedness measures ahead of anticipated El Niño rains, according to state broadcaster KBC. As part of the effort, Kenyans have been urged to avoid sharing unverified information and to rely only on updates from official government and technical agencies. The appeal is aimed at curbing misinformation as authorities coordinate the national response to the expected weather phenomenon, which typically brings heavy rainfall and flooding risks to parts of the country.

Kiambu County has stepped up preparations for anticipated El Nino rains, according to the Kenya News Agency. Authorities have identified flood-prone areas and expanded public sensitization and early-warning measures. Senior county and national government officials met at the governor's office to discuss preparedness, resource mobilization, information dissemination and public safety. Weather authorities continue to monitor cyclones and prevailing weather conditions as the county works to reduce potential risks to residents ahead of the expected heavy rainfall.

The County Government of Nakuru in Kenya is working with a multi-agency team to coordinate a response to anticipated moderate-to-heavy El Niño rains expected later this year. According to the Kenya News Agency, the team is overseeing urgent preparedness measures aimed at minimizing the impact of flooding and other climate-related disasters linked to the heavy rains.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has begun comprehensive inspections of major arterial roads in Kiambu County to carry out urgent maintenance ahead of El Niño rains predicted for October 2026. According to Ghafla Kenya, the technical assessment aims to identify vulnerable road sections needing structural rehabilitation, drainage clearing, and surface repairs in order to prevent severe infrastructure damage during the anticipated heavy rainfall.

Lamu County Government has inaugurated a disaster preparedness workplan intended to protect residents from El Niño rains forecast for October, according to Kenya News Agency. Agriculture CEC James Gichu announced the plan at the Kenya Forestry Institute in Mokowe, saying the county administration is organizing measures ahead of the expected heavy rainfall. The blurb did not provide further operational details, funding figures, or specific interventions beyond the stated aim of cushioning impacts.