Kenya is headed for a warmer, drier close to the year, with below-average rainfall expected in most regions between October and December, according to the latest forecast by the Kenya Meteorological Department. The outlook, released Friday, September 5, at the Sarova Stanley Nairobi, shows that much of the country will experience suppressed rainfall during the short rains season, while temperatures will remain higher than average.
The most affected regions are expected to be the Northeast, Southeastern lowlands, Coast, South and Central Rift Valley, and the Lake Victoria Basin.
Highlands east of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi, parts of Kajiado, and western Samburu and Marsabit, will also see drier conditions.
But there will be exceptions. "The Highlands West of the Rift Valley and parts of North-Western are likely to receive near to above average rainfall," said Kenya MET Director Charles Mugah.
