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September 10, 2025Journal of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO

Examining the Relationship Between Drought Trends and Food Crop Production in Siaya County, Kenya

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JOJapheth O. OgengaJNJosephine K. W. NgairaEMEdward M. Mugalavai

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Correlational analysis reveals drought significantly reduces food crop production in Siaya County, suggesting urgent intervention is needed.

Key Points

  • There is a strong negative relationship between drought occurrences and food crop production in Siaya County.
  • Analysis showed a correlation coefficient of -0.540, significant at 0.05, indicating severe effects on yields.
  • Secondary data from the Kenya Meteorological Department and agricultural bodies supported the analysis of drought trends.
  • Addressing the findings may enhance sustainable farming practices and mitigate food insecurity in the region.

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Ogenga et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23f63b210217d64796bf1https://doi.org/10.62049/jkncu.v5i2.287
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