Three Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) counties—Mandera, Marsabit, and Wajir—are bracing for above-average rainfall in April, as the long rains season peaks.

• The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) warns of a risk of renewed emergencies in areas expecting average to above-average rainfall.
• Acting Director Edward Muriuki urges disaster agencies to maintain evacuation centers and strengthen early-warning systems.
• Local administrations are advised to monitor dry river channels and enforce restrictions on flood-prone settlements and grazing areas.

Public demand for weather and climate information in Kenya has significantly increased due to more accurate forecasts and improved accessibility. The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) notes growing public confidence and utilization of their services.

• KMSA has established offices in all 47 counties, enhancing public access to usable weather and climate data.
• The Acting Director of KMSA, Edward Muriuki, highlighted the project's success in improving weather information utilization for disaster risk reduction and agricultural productivity.
• The Enhancing Climate Change Resilience in East Africa (ECCREA) project, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), aims to strengthen these services across Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Kenyans can anticipate heavy rains towards the end of April, following a slow start to the month, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD).

• The rainfall intensity is expected to increase significantly in late April after a slightly depressed first half.
• The KMD, Kenya's official weather agency, has issued this forecast for the March-April-May season, which typically brings heavy rainfall.
• While some arid and semi-arid regions, particularly in northern Kenya, may receive enhanced rains, others face below-average conditions, potentially delaying water source recovery and pasture regeneration.