Kenya has identified high-risk counties that will require priority attention as the country prepares for El Niño conditions in 2026.
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The National Disaster and Operations Center (NDOC) has highlighted areas vulnerable to flooding, drought, food insecurity, disease outbreaks and other related impacts.
The Lake basin region, including Kisumu, Busia, Siaya, Homa Bay and Migori, faces risks such as flooding, landslides, disease outbreaks and displacement.
Coastal counties including Tana River, Kilifi, Lamu, Mombasa and Kwale face flooding, storm surges and coastal erosion.
Urban centres such as Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu are also at risk of flooding, drainage blockages and service disruptions.
