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Droughts and floods weather conditions are among the most pressing environmental challenges in Kenya’s semi-arid lands, at times resulting in severe negative consequences for people, livelihoods, ecosystems, and socio-economic development. Therefore, this study looked at the knowledge in application in Ikanga-Kyatune Ward of Kitui County, Kenya. The study employed a multidisciplinary approach, integrating field surveys, household interviews, and participatory discussions with community elders and local farmers. The data was subjected to descriptive statistics, with the findings bringing to the fore reliance on a variety of knowledge systems to forecast the changes in the weather, key being in use of indigenous knowledge. Based on the local social, cultural, economic and environmental circumstances, the study concluded that indigenous has a central place in sustainability of the lives and livelihoods of people in the rural areas. Consequently, the study recommended integrating the knowledge and practices with conventional meteorological forecasting systems. By recognizing and incorporating peoples’ local expertise, the government and development agencies and climate scientists can develop inclusive and effective forecasting models tailored to the specific needs of communities.
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