Kenya Met Issues Warning Over Delayed April Rains
This comes after the country experienced above-normal rainfall, which resulted in the deaths of tens of people and the destruction of property after a long period of drought that especially hit Northern part of the country...
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The Kenya Meteorological Department is warning farmers across Kenya to delay planting until late April, as the early part of the month is expected to have significantly suppressed rainfall, risking crop failure.
- Farmers risk crop failure if planting occurs too early in April.
- The Kenya Meteorological Department is advising farmers based on their Monthly Agrometeorological Bulletin for April 2026.
- Farmers in high-rainfall areas are cautioned to reinforce drainage systems, while those in drier regions must practice water conservation.
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