Recent flooding in Kenya has caused widespread destruction to the country's agricultural sector. The flooding, which has been attributed to weeks of relentless rainfall, has resulted in the loss of crops on over 168,000 acres of land. This has posed a food security crisis and led to higher prices [87652174][0ce77e46]. The impact of the flooding on Kenya's farms has been significant, with the government reporting that nearly 300 people have lost their lives and dams reaching historically high levels [cf1e2437][87652174][0ce77e46]. In response to the flooding, the government has ordered residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate and has begun bulldozing the homes of those who refuse to comply [cf1e2437][87652174][0ce77e46]. The flooding in Kenya is seen as a clear example of the erratic weather patterns caused by climate change [cf1e2437][87652174][0ce77e46]. However, farmers who took proactive measures to protect their farms against soil erosion have been able to mitigate the impact of the flooding [cf1e2437][87652174][0ce77e46]. Experts recommend implementing measures such as terracing, cover crops, and soil conservation to minimize the effects of climate shocks on agriculture [cf1e2437][87652174][0ce77e46]. The flooding has shaken the financial security and optimism of farmers, while those who prepared for climate shocks have been less affected [87652174][0ce77e46]. Efforts to conserve water resources and protect soil through practices like terracing and cover crops are recommended [87652174][0ce77e46]. The government has been criticized for its ill preparedness for climate change and the need for sustainable land management and better weather forecasting [87652174][0ce77e46]. Some farmers who prepared for climate shocks have been able to protect their farms, while efforts to conserve water resources in rural areas remain inadequate [0ce77e46].