Climate scientists at the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)'s Climate Predictions and Application Centre (ICPAC) have cautioned Kenyans to brace for a heat wave in the coming days.

The climate experts in their forecast report released on Friday, February 21, disclosed that the above-average temperatures were also expected to affect the larger Eastern African region.

The scientists revealed that elevated heat stress was expected in several areas, including Eastern Kenya, South Sudan, Eastern Tanzania, Southern Sudan, and Southern Somalia.

Individuals residing in the aforementioned regions were cautioned that the harsh conditions could significantly impact both human health and agriculture.  An aerial view of the Nairobi National Park under the sun.