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Garissa develops El Nino advisories as stakeholders step up preparedness

3+ hour, 4+ min ago   (404+ words) Garissa County has stepped up preparations for the expected El Nino rains, with authorities warning residents and pastoralists to take early measures against flooding, disease outbreaks and loss of lives and livestock. The county is preparing advisories to be shared…...

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El Niño rains: Kenyans urged to to leave riparian areas, counties to map flood-prone areas

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (556+ words) Government spokesperson Charles Owino during a past event/FILE The government has warned Kenyans to prepare for above-average rainfall expected between October and December, with the country facing a 90 per cent chance of experiencing very heavy rains. Government spokesperson Charles…...

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El Niño rains: Kenyans told to rely on verified government advisories

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (461+ words) Broadcasting PS asked Kenyans to ignore fake news, follow official updates The Broadcasting Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke has urged Kenyans to remain alert and rely on verified government advisories as the country prepares for the expected El Niño rains. Speaking…...

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El Niño effect? Bush fires ravage Mt Kenya, Taita Taveta grassland

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (430+ words) Fires have destroyed large sections of vegetation as authorities work to contain the inferno The effects of the anticipated El Niño weather phenomenon may already be emerging in some parts of Kenya, where two major bush fires have been reported....

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Anticipated impacts of El Niño rains in Kenya (October–December)

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (202+ words) Direct environmental and safety hazards top the list of primary concerns. Kenya faces severe disruptions ahead of the October to December rainfall season, with forecasts predicting nine major fallout areas linked to anticipated El Niño rains. Direct environmental and safety…...

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7 measures Kenya is taking in El Niño preparedness

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (193+ words) /ROSA MUMANYI Kenya is stepping up preparations for the expected El Niño rains between October and December, with authorities warning of above-normal rainfall across most parts of the country. The preparations include mapping flood and other high-risk hotspots to guide…...

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Mudavadi unveils Kenya’s National Bioeconomy Strategy 2026–2036

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (589+ words) Framework seeks to turn biological resources, research and innovation into jobs and higher-value products The 10-year framework aims to use the country’s biological resources, research and innovation to create jobs, industries and new economic opportunities. Speaking at the launch in…...

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Kenya running out of time to save shrinking wetlands, say experts

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (510+ words) Wetlands in the country cover 3.4 per cent of national land area (14,000 kilometers square) An antelope rests in King'wal swamp /Handout Kenya has a narrowing window to reverse the decline in wetlands before the ecological and economic damage becomes irreversible, conservationists…...