1.5m Kenyans could face floods as Kenya, Horn of Africa stare at "super" El Nio

Vehicles submerged in the river along Enterprise Road, Nairobi, due to the floods following the heavy downpour on March 6, 2026.[Benard Orwongo,2026]

At least 1.5 million Kenyans could be adversely affected by flooding during the October-December rainfall season, with several counties facing the risk of displacement, destruction of farms, infrastructure, and loss of lives .

Tana River, Garissa, Kilifi, Mandera, Marsabit, Wajir, Nairobi, Busia, Kisumu, Narok, Mombasa and Baringo Counties will be hit the hardest with devastating impacts.