Kenya being on the equator is right in the middle of the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) which is a belt of low pressure which circles the earth generally near the equator where the trade winds of the Northern and Southern hemispheres come together. It is characterised by convective activity which generates often vigorous thunderstorms over large areas well known to aviators around the world. This year Kenya has had its fair share of storms and these have caused a few delays but so far I feel I have been lucky not to encounter too many.
