Several parts of the country are expected to receive rainfall in the next two months, the Met department has said.
Isolated storms are likely to occur over some parts of the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Central and South Rift Valley, the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, the Coast and the Southeastern lowlands.
The forecast shows high chances of a strong rainy season up to May in many parts of the country.
However, rainfall intensities are expected to reduce during the second half of the forecast period.
Mombasa, Eldoret, Nakuru, will experience sunny intervals while Nyeri, Marsabit, Kisumu, Nairobi will experience sunny and rainy intervals this week.
Both daytime temperatures and nighttime temperatures are likely to be moderate.
Met director Stella Aura said the rains have already begun in the Lake Victoria Basin and Rift Valley highlands.
Earlier, Aura confirmed the long rains season will be good and asked farmers to take advantage.
“Farmers are advised to liaise with the Ministry of Agriculture and agricultural extension officers for further advice,” Aura said.
"The expected enhanced rainfall in these counties, coupled with high temperatures, may lead to the emergence of pests and diseases," she added.
"Relevant authorities are therefore advised to stock enough herbicides and pesticides and to enhance disease surveillance, control and prevention.”
She said the rains arrive this Friday in Turkana, Samburu ,Nairobi, Embu, Meru, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri and Murang'a counties.
These regions expect afternoon and evening rains this weekend and next week.
Source: The Star