KHRC warns El Niño could trigger fresh human rights crisis as 80% of Kenya faces flood risk
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has warned that the anticipated El Niño rains could trigger a fresh human rights crisis if the government fails to put the protection of vulnerable communities at the centre of its disaster preparedness and response. The commission, in a statement issued on Monday, September 28, 2026, called on the […]
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has issued a warning that the anticipated El Niño rains could trigger a fresh human rights crisis in Kenya, as 80% of the country faces a risk of severe flooding. In a statement issued on September 28, 2026, the commission called on the government to adopt a rights-based approach to disaster preparedness and response, emphasizing the need to protect vulnerable communities.
KHRC warns that emergency measures such as evacuations and relocation could themselves expose vulnerable communities to violations if implemented without adequate notice, consultation, and safeguards. The warning comes as the government prepares for above-average rainfall expected between late September and December 2026, with all 47 counties potentially affected.
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