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Originally published by Nation Newstop
April 27, 2026
8h ago
Modified rain: Why Kenya abandoned cloud seeding ambitions

Meteorologists explain that the process is far more complex than simply “making it rain.”..
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya has abandoned its ambitions for cloud seeding and weather modification due to significant technical, financial, and expertise challenges.
- The initiative, explored since the 1970s, aimed to enhance rainfall and mitigate droughts.
- Key figures include John Mungai, Assistant Director at the Kenya Meteorological Services Authority (KMSA).
- Major obstacles included a lack of local scientists, the high cost of seeding materials like silver iodide, and insufficient aviation infrastructure, leaving Kenya still in a research phase.
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