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The climate drivers behind Kenya's unusually cold August, changed weather

Published

7 August 2026

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operational-macro

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Foodtech

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Kenya

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Fusion42 · 7 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Kenya is experiencing an unusually dry and warm June to August period, with an 80% probability of El Niño expected to impact weather from November through January, causing reduced agricultural productivity, water scarcity, and rising maize prices. The Indian Ocean Dipole and a cooling air mass also influence the current atypical climate conditions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Foodtech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your agritech or food supply business in Kenya must prepare for disrupted crop cycles and water shortages this season. Rising maize prices open urgent opportunities, but supply risks could hit revenue and operations soon.

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