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Conclusion

A notable inverse relationship between ozone and NINO3 anomalous years during the long rains in Kenya is evident. This is an indication of a potential use of total ozone data for prediction of extreme weather events.

Cold Cloud Duration (CCD) data show appreciable relationship with total ozone over the region. Distinct patterns for the two rainy seasons are evident. The relationships suggest possible significant association between convective activity and possible tropospheric ozone production and/or stratospheric ozone redistribution. The results seem to show signs of applicability of total ozone over East Africa as an indicator of climate variability and/or change.