Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has been briefed by the National Steering Committee on Drought Response regarding the weather forecast for the March-May 2025 rainy season.
The reports outline the potential impacts of the anticipated rains on food security across the country.
“The National Steering Committee on Drought Response has presented a detailed outlook on the weather for the upcoming March-May rains, highlighting the expected effects on food security and providing recommendations for preparedness interventions,” Kindiki stated.
He assured the public that the government is actively working to implement coordinated and effective responses to mitigate the potential consequences of the forthcoming weather conditions.
“The Government is taking all necessary measures to ensure coordinated and timely responses to address the expected impacts of the weather during the next season,” Kindiki added.
Earlier in January 2025, the Kenya Meteorological Department warned Kenyans to expect below-average rainfall between March and May 2025.
The seasonal forecast, released on January 29, indicated that several regions, particularly in the northeastern parts of the country, will experience lower-than-usual rainfall.
David Gikungu, Director of the Kenya Meteorological Department and Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the World Meteorological Organization, highlighted that near-to-below-average rainfall is predicted for areas including the Central Rift Valley, the Highlands east of the Rift Valley (including Nairobi County), much of northwest Kenya, the coastal region, southeastern lowlands, and some parts of the Highlands west of the Rift Valley.
However, the western region, which is critical for the planting of maize, beans, and other crops, is expected to benefit from near-to-above-average rainfall.
The forecast also predicts more favourable conditions for the Lake Victoria Basin, South Rift Valley, Highlands west of the Rift Valley, southern southeastern lowlands, and northern Northwestern Kenya.
