NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyans have been advised to brace for continued rainfall over the next five days, with thunderstorms and cooler temperatures expected in several regions, the Kenya Meteorological Department has said.
The forecast, covering Tuesday, February 24, to Saturday, February 28, predicts heavy showers in counties including Nairobi, Kiambu, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kisumu, Turkana, Kericho, and Marsabit.
Residents should prepare for potential disruptions caused by thunderstorms and localized flooding.
In central Kenya, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Nairobi counties are expected to experience showers accompanied by thunderstorms. Maximum temperatures are forecasted at 29°C, with lows of 10°C.
Parts of Eastern Kenya—including Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado, and Taita Taveta counties, as well as inland Tana River—will also see rainfall and thunderstorms throughout the week. Temperatures in these regions will range between 15°C and 34°C.
Along the coast, Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, and Kwale counties, as well as the coastal Tana River, are forecast to experience mainly showers.
Maximum temperatures in these areas are expected to reach 33°C, with minimums around 22°C.
Western and Rift Valley counties, including Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and West Pokot, are set to see rain and thunderstorms.
Temperatures will peak at 30°C and drop to 12°C at night.
Residents in the arid and semi-arid northern counties of Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo, Turkana, and Samburu are also warned of rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. Maximum temperatures in these areas are forecasted to reach 37°C, with lows ranging between 10°C and 18°C.
Meteorologists have urged residents to exercise caution during the wet conditions, particularly in flood-prone and low-lying areas.
Authorities are also advising motorists to drive carefully and communities to safeguard homes and livestock.
This forecast is part of the seasonal weather pattern influenced by regional climatic conditions, including the ongoing short rains (Vuli) and intermittent thunderstorms typical during this period.
Experts warn that such heavy rainfall may affect transport, agriculture, and urban drainage systems if precautionary measures are not observed.
