The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has announced that Kenya is joining 19 other countries worldwide in launching the ‘Early Warnings for All’ initiative. In a statement on May 21, 2025, the Kenya Met stated that the step marks progress toward enhancing disaster preparedness and building a more resilient, climate-ready future for all.
The Early Warnings for All initiative aims to ensure universal protection from hazardous hydrometeorological, climatological, and related environmental events through life-saving early warning systems by the end of 2027.
“We thank all our partners involved in making the Early Warnings for All initiative a reality, including the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), UNDRR Africa, UNDRR, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Ministry of Environment, Kenya Red Cross, the Communications Authority of Kenya, the British High Commission in Kenya, IFRC Africa, IFRC, and the National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC Kenya),” read part of the statement.
Why Early Warning Systems Matter
As climate change accelerates, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts, and heat waves, continue to rise.
These events are already causing widespread damage to ecosystems, infrastructure, and livelihoods.
In this increasingly volatile environment, early warning systems have proven to be among the most effective and cost-efficient tools for reducing disaster-related risks and saving lives.
However, access remains uneven. One in three people globally, mainly in least developed countries and small island developing states, lack adequate multi-hazard early warning systems.
This disparity leaves millions exposed to the devastating impacts of climate-related events without the means to prepare or respond in time.
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Kenya Met focuses on Timely and Accurate Weather Updates
It enables countries to monitor key risks, make informed decisions, and issue timely alerts that can save lives and protect livelihoods.
The Early Warnings for All initiative improves data quality and access and the Kenya Meteorological can give timely weather updates.
High-quality, timely data is the backbone of effective weather, climate, and water services.
Forecasting and early warning systems rely heavily on the collaboration of organizations that gather, refine, and distribute data and prediction products.
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Measures for Early Action
The initiative shall ensure that forecasts and alerts conform to international standards, which is vital for effective disaster preparedness.
Through regional partnerships, state-of-the-art tools, and extensive capacity-building initiatives, we are committed to enabling every nation to provide reliable and continuous early warning services.
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