Hannah Kimani, head of the Public Weather Services Section at the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority, has said that the El Niño climate pattern is already affecting Kenya rather than approaching, bringing unexpected heat and prolonged dry spells across several regions. Speaking at the 5th Annual Journalists Climate Training hosted by Power Shift Africa in Kigali, Rwanda, she explained that many people misunderstand what the warming cycle entails.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a seven-day weather forecast covering September 8 to 14, 2026, predicting rainfall in 33 counties across the country. According to the KMD weekly bulletin, temperatures will vary widely, with Mandera expected to reach highs of 38°C while Nyahururu could drop to lows of 4°C. The forecast, reported by Tuko, provides county-level insights intended to help residents, farmers, and authorities prepare for the week's varying weather conditions.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted mixed weather conditions for July 5, 2026, with light showers expected in the Rift Valley, Nyanza, Western, and Central Kenya, while other regions will remain dry.

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a five-day weather forecast predicting generally dry conditions across most of Kenya, with rainfall expected in specific areas including parts of the Rift Valley, Nyanza, Western, Central, and Coastal regions from July 4 to July 8, 2026. The forecast indicates intermittent cool and cloudy weather in these regions.

Tanzania's meteorological agency has warned that a "very strong" El Niño is forming over the Indian Ocean, with this year's Vuli rains expected to begin in late September or early October, intensify through November 2026, and persist beyond. According to Daily News, TMA Director General Dr Ladislaus Chang'a issued the warning as concerns grow that extreme weather could trigger a wave of non-performing loans, prompting calls for Tanzanian banks to prepare for climate-related financial risks.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a 24-hour weather forecast for September 9, warning of rainfall in nine counties. According to Tuko, light showers and thunderstorms are expected in Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu counties, while Turkana is forecast to experience high temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius. The forecast provides detailed updates on expected weather conditions across the country for the coming day.