Cereal farmers on edge as heavy rains pound the Rift

Moiben was hit by hailstones that caused heavy crop losses. Strong winds felled wheat and may affected mechanised harvesting. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]

Heavy rains in the North Rift over the past week are causing sleepless nights for cereal producers preparing to harvest their crops.

Coming weeks ahead of predicted El Nino rains, according to the meteorological department, there is also fear of post-harvest losses if humid conditions persist.