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.

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.

Kenya has stepped up preparedness measures for anticipated El Niño weather conditions expected to persist into 2027. According to the Kenya News Agency, the government is calling for stronger early warning systems and last-mile dissemination of crucial information to protect lives, livelihoods and critical infrastructure. Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Forestry and Climate Change, Dr Nancy Barasa, said the government was shifting from a largely technical approach, signaling a broader strategy to improve how climate risks are communicated and managed across the country.

Authorities and humanitarian organisations in Lamu County are preparing for forecast El Niño conditions, with officials warning of potential floods, disease outbreaks and displacement of residents. According to the Eastleigh Voice, county officials and aid groups are strengthening early-warning systems and emergency response measures ahead of the expected heavy rains. The preparations aim to reduce the impact of extreme weather on communities in the coastal county, which has previously suffered flooding during El Niño seasons.

Agnes Kagure has criticised Nairobi's county leadership over its handling of flood warnings linked to heavy rains and El Niño conditions, urging authorities to take preventive action before streets flood and disaster strikes. According to Tuko, Kagure called on the county government to act on the warnings proactively rather than waiting for a crisis. She also used the occasion to advocate for a change in leadership ahead of the 2027 general election in Kenya.

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.