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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Daily News of Tanzania warns that forecasts of heavy El Niño rains in the coming season should prompt early preparedness rather than being dismissed as routine weather talk. According to the World Meteorological Organization, El Niño is firmly established and expected to strengthen further, bringing major shifts in weather patterns. Climate experts quoted in the report stress that action must begin before the first torrential rains arrive, urging authorities and communities to take preventive measures to avoid disaster, particularly in Dar es Salaam and other vulnerable areas.