Weatherman on the spot over failed rain forecast

The so-called long rains season from March to May hasn’t started in most parts of the country despite the favourable forecast. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The government has faulted the weatherman for giving inaccurate forecast that looks set to hurt food production this year and curb economic growth.

Chief Administrative Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture Andrew Tuimur said Kenya Meteorological Department should improve on its forecast to guide growers accordingly in their farming calendar.

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