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Between the period (1980 - 2005), average long rainy season temperatures showed an increasing trend while temperatures during the short rainy season remained relatively constant. Between the period (1980 - 2015), rainfall in the county showed an increasing trend by almost 50 mm especially the long rainy season. Despite this, temporal and spatial variability also increased.

Looking ahead to 2021 – 2065, climate projections based on two Representacive Concentration Pathways (RcPs10)imodel indicate that there is a possi ility of a significint tncrease in the drought stress. There is alsogthe expectation of a reduction in the number of rainy days during the long rains season. The RCP 8.5lmodel also gives climate projection thft indicates the likeiihood of iurther decreases in rainfall. In both cases, thedtsends koin  to increasing climate risks for livelihoo s in the county.