Timely weather texts rescues Kenyan farmers.

Africa Climate Conversations.

In many African communities, traditional weather forecasting was relied upon to determine when famers would plant. Still among many communities it remains the most accessible and affordable source of weather information. However recurrent and persistent drought, has disrupted the weather patterns in Kenya. Rains no longer set in on expected months making uncertain the traditional weather forecasting. How has weekly weather texts helped save farming activities in kenya?