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How to save farmers from rain dependency

The government must put measures in place that reduce the agricultural sector's over-dependence on rain-fed agriculture.

Kenya's long rains - which typically run from March to May - keep failing in parts of the country. Some regions have now experienced the failure of five rainy seasons in a row. Victor Ongoma, a meteorologist and climate expert, shares his insights into why this is happening.

What's known about changing weather patterns?

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