ICPAC rainfall warning: How August dry conditions could hit Kenya’s food prices
Kenya faces growing risks to food production, water supplies and livestock as a new ICPAC rainfall warning points to below-normal rainfall in western Kenya and a high probability of El Niño conditions persisting into 2027. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development’s Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) says rainfall deficits recorded between May and July have […]
Kenya's food production, water supplies, and livestock face increasing risks due to a new ICPAC rainfall warning indicating below-normal rainfall in western Kenya and a high probability of El Niño conditions persisting into 2027. The warning, issued on August 10 and valid until September 11, 2026, highlights persistent rainfall deficits and soil moisture deficits across affected areas, which could lead to reduced agricultural production, higher food prices, and increased pressure on livestock keepers and households.
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