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Originally published by The Standardtop
February 16, 2026
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Weatherman predicts a dry week for northern Kenya as it rains elsewhere
Rains expected in Nairobi, Western, Central, Nyanza and Rift Valley as dry conditions persist in northern regions, Met Department says; temperatures to rise to 30 degrees and fall to 10 degrees...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenya Meteorological Department has predicted a week of continued rainfall for most parts of Kenya, including Nairobi, Western, Central, Nyanza, and the Rift Valley regions, from February 17 to 23. In stark contrast, northern Kenya is expected to remain dry, exacerbating severe drought conditions.
- Over 3 million Kenyans are at risk due to ongoing drought in northern regions, which have gone months without rain.
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that the government will spend Ksh4 billion monthly on drought mitigation.
- ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and allies have urged the government to declare the drought a national disaster and provide relief food, criticizing the government's handling of early warnings.
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