Yes, Moiben in Uasin Gishu County experienced snowfall. - iVerify Kenya

Yes, Moiben in Uasin Gishu County experienced snowfall.

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In early September 2023, the Kenya Meteorological Department issued a statement forecasting significant changes in weather patterns for Kenya. They indicated that heavy rains would likely occur in various counties starting from either late September or early October, possibly as a consequence of El Niño.

On September 12, Moiben Constituency in Uasin Gishu County experienced heavy rainfall, catching residents by surprise. The shock was compounded when they woke up to find their farms ravaged by unexpected snowfall.

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Verified Sep, 20 2023

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Snowfall in Uasin Gishu County.

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The iVerify Network of Fact-Checking Desks has fact-checked this content and established that it is True.

To arrive to this conclusion, the iVerify Network of Fact-Checking Desks has conducted the following process. On September 13, 2023, we reached out to Silah Kosgei, the Communications Director for Uasin Gishu. Kosgei confirmed the veracity of the incident. Additionally, we contacted a resident of Moiben Constituency in Uasin Gishu County, who independently verified the accuracy of the information.

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