K
Originally published by Kenyanstop
September 3, 2026
1h ago
Concern for Farmers as Kenya Met Warns of Drought Conditions in Several Counties
The worry further compounds on food security as Kenya is among the nations expected to experience the devastating El Niño conditions from October...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has issued a warning of below-average rainfall across several key agricultural regions in Kenya for September, sparking concerns for food security.
- Affected counties include Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, and Uasin-Gishu, among others.
- The KMSA anticipates potential food, water, and pasture shortages, building on previous crop losses.
- The dry forecast also poses risks to water resources and the energy sector, particularly impacting hydro-electric dams fed by the Mt. Kenya catchment area.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Kenyans
Advertisement
Advertisement