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July 28, 2026
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Rainfall expected in North Rift, Western Kenya after long dry spell

Rainfall expected in North Rift, Western Kenya after long dry spell

The counties of Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Kakamega, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nyandarua, Nyeri and Murang’a are set to receive moderately heavy rainfall this week, the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority says in its weekly forecast. The rains are expected at a time w..

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The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) forecasts moderately heavy rainfall this week across several counties in North Rift and Western Kenya, offering potential relief after a prolonged dry spell."

  • Key counties expected to receive rain include Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Kakamega, and Nakuru.
  • The anticipated rainfall follows crop losses, particularly maize, due to erratic weather patterns linked to the El Niño phenomenon, according to Assistant Director Hannah Kimani.
  • The State Department for Agriculture has deployed scientists to assess widespread maize crop failures in the North Rift Valley.

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