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.

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.

Wajir County in Kenya has intensified preparations ahead of enhanced rainfall expected during the October-November-December season, with authorities warning of possible flooding, disease outbreaks and disruption to transport and food supplies. According to the Kenya News Agency, National Drought Management Authority County Drought Coordinator Omar Abdi announced the measures after a county steering group meeting, saying stakeholders had coordinated response plans to mitigate the anticipated effects of the heavy rains.

Zanzibar has stepped up preparations for anticipated El Niño rains expected between October and December 2026, with authorities calling on communities, institutions and residents in vulnerable areas to take early action to protect lives and property. Second Vice-President Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, who chairs the Zanzibar Disaster Management Committee, led a working meeting last week to coordinate the preparedness efforts, according to the Daily News.

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.

Kenya's meteorological agency has forecast rainfall in the Coast and Rift Valley counties while most of the country remains dry. The forecast comes as Kenya prepares for the October to December short-rains season. According to the agency, farmers and communities are being urged to take early preparedness measures ahead of the seasonal rains to reduce potential disruptions and make use of the expected precipitation.