Kenya Met has projected a rise in food and electricity prices after the March-May rains.
While unveiling the weather projections on Wednesday, January 29, the weatherman noted that it expects near to below rainfall amounts to the season's long-term average in Central Kenya including Nairobi.
Being that the region is among the leading food producers in the country, Kenya Met added that the region could witness a reduction in food production.
Consequently, food prices could increase as a result.
Additionally, Kenya Met added that there could be lower hydroelectricity generation, leading to increased cost of electricity.
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"The national consolidated forecast indicates near to above-average rains of the Lake basin, parts of southeast lowlands and the extreme northwest," Kenya Met projected.
"Parts of northwest, north and central Rift, highlands east of the Rift Valley indicate near to below average. The rest of the country is expected to receive below-normal rainfall."
Consequently, owing to the projections, Kenya Met advised the government to resort to food imports to boost food security.
"Destock livestock before livestock health deteriorates and have cash transfers to cushion vulnerable groups," Kenya Met added.
The weatherman also added that the government could have a food relief programme in counties already vulnerable due to failed rains between October and December 2024.
