NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has dismissed a heat wave alert circulating on social media, saying the message is not an official communication and urging the public to ignore it.
In a clarification issued on Monday, KMD said it is aware of the viral message but stressed that it did not originate from the department or any of its verified platforms.
According to KMD, the warm conditions currently being experienced across parts of the country are typical for this time of year.
January, February and March are historically the hottest months in Kenya, and the prevailing temperatures are consistent with long-term climatology and existing forecasts.
“The warmer-than-average temperatures being experienced are normal for this period,” the department said, citing its temperature records.
KMD Clarification on Circulating Heat Wave AlertThe Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) @MeteoKenya Kenya would like to clarify that the heat wave alert currently circulating on social media is not an official communication from KMD. We are aware of the message and urge
Week-Long Forecast
In its official weather outlook for 27 January to 2 February 2026, KMD forecasts predominantly sunny and dry conditions over most parts of the country.
However, isolated light rainfall is expected in a few areas, including:
- Highlands east and west of the Rift Valley
- The Rift Valley
- Lake Victoria Basin
- The Coastal region
- South-eastern lowlands
KMD warned that average daytime temperatures above 30°C are likely in the Coastal region, North-eastern and North-western Kenya, and parts of the south-eastern lowlands, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley and Western Kenya.
At the same time, cooler nights are expected in some regions, with average minimum temperatures dropping below 10°C in parts of the Central Highlands, North and Central Rift Valley, Western Kenya, and areas around Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Call for Caution
The department said it will continue to closely monitor weather conditions and issue official advisories when necessary through its verified channels.
KMD has urged members of the public to rely only on official information and to refrain from sharing unverified weather alerts, warning that misinformation can cause unnecessary panic.
“Members of the public are encouraged to avoid circulating unverified weather messages,” the statement said.
