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March 3, 2026
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Kenya Met Boss Reveals Cause of Unusual February Rains & End Date

Kenya Met Boss Reveals Cause of Unusual February Rains & End Date

The Kenya Met boss indicated that with the country now transitioning fully into the long rain season, more consistent rainfall is expected in the coming weeks...

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Unusual February rains in Kenya have been attributed to the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), a tropical weather phenomenon that enhances rainfall. The Kenya Meteorological Department predicts more widespread rainfall for the March to May long rains season.

  • The MJO, discovered in 1971, has two phases: one suppressing and one enhancing rainfall, with the latter currently active over Kenya.
  • Director General Edward Muriuki of the Kenya Meteorological Department explained the phenomenon in a Citizen TV interview on Monday, March 2.
  • Heavy rains are expected in 22 counties beginning Tuesday, with potential for flooding.

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