This archive report was first published on 6 January 2022.
As the country transitions from the heavy rainfall experienced in November and December last year, the Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a statement warning of a dry spell in January.
According to the statement signed by Director of Meteorological Services Stella Aura, most parts of the country are expected to experience dry weather conditions from mid-January.
However, the Weatherman notes that highlands west of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria basin, the Central and southern Rift Valley, the Highlands east of the Rift Valley, the South-eastern lowlands, and the Coastal strip are likely to experience occasional rainfall during the first half of the month.
Stella Aura is urging farmers in the grain basket regions to take advantage of the dry weather conditions to dry their maize harvest and prevent contamination.
Despite the dry spell, the Director warns of a potential reduction in pasture and fodder for both wildlife and livestock in the North-western and North-eastern sectors of the country, which could lead to human-wildlife conflicts and conflicts among various groups due to shortage of water and pasture.
