Kenya: IGAD Sounds Alarm on Dry Spell Across Kenya as Western Region Braces for Heavy Rains

Kenya is set to face extreme and contrasting weather conditions from October to December, according to the latest forecast by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC). While western Kenya braces for heavy rainfall, other regions will struggle with an extended dry spell, raising alarms for the agricultural sector and food security.

IGAD’s report predicts drier-than-normal conditions in eastern Kenya, with temperatures expected to soar. This shift comes at a critical time,…