This study on assessed on the impacts of rainfall variability on crops yield in Morogoro municipality. The
study was done in five wards, which were randomly selected. These include; Kihonda, Mafiga,
Kichangani, Kilakala and Mazimbu. Both primary and secondary data were collected through
questionnaire, documentary reviews and field observations. Questionnaire interviews were administered
to 150 respondents selected at random from the five wards where 30 respondents were sampled in each
ward. Then checklists were administered to 15 Agricultural Extension Officers obtained through
purposeful sampling. Analysis of the secondary data of rainfall for the last 30 growing seasons from TMA
and crop production statistics for the last 5 growing seasons from the agricultural department were
performed using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Non-numeric data from the field survey were coded,
summarized and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. From that analysis, results
indicate that the general trend of rainfall variability is slightly declining. Farmers and extension officers
perceived these changes by the help of a series of indicators. Nevertheless, perception on the rainfall
variability indicators varied depending on the type of livelihood activities which are mostly affected. As a
result of that; crop production has been decreasing as well. This can be due to shrinking of the growing
season, increased insects and pests all caused by climate change. Eventually this situation leads to low
income and food insecurity among the members of the community. Finally, this study concludes that
there are some evidences demonstrating the impacts of rainfall variability on crops yield in the study area
and pose recommendation strategies to adapt with the impacts.