A proposed law protects the meteorological department from being liable for damages arising from its forecasts. The proposed Meteorological Bill and the Meteorological Policy were published on Wednesday for public debate. The proposed law aims to restructure the department, currently domiciled in the ministry of environment, into a world-class weather authority. It will now be known as the Kenya National Meteorological Authority, with an increased, independent budget from the Treasury. It further establishes the Kenya Meteorological Society, modelled along the lines of the Law Society of Kenya.

Source: The Star May 15, 2019 11:15 UTC