Kenya's Ministry of Health has rolled out an El Niño preparedness plan covering 18 high-risk counties. Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the ministry is seeking support from development and health partners to strengthen the government's response. The initiative aims to bolster health-sector readiness ahead of anticipated El Niño-related impacts in the affected regions.

Mpox has spread to 40 counties in Kenya, with confirmed cases reaching 1,298, according to health officials cited by the Eastleigh Voice. Officials warn of continued silent community transmission and say seven counties located along key transport corridors face the highest risk of further spread. Authorities are urging vigilance as the outbreak expands beyond earlier-affected areas.

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.

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.

Kenya's Ministry of Health has placed seven counties under heightened surveillance as the country's Mpox outbreak reaches 1,298 confirmed cases. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni identified Mombasa, Nairobi, Busia, Makueni, Kiambu, Kilifi, and Nakuru as the highest-risk areas, according to Kenya Insights. Officials warn that continued movement along major transport corridors and border points could accelerate the spread of infections.

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.