NAIROBI, Kenya – Heavy rainfall and biting cold are set to sweep across several parts of Kenya over the next five days, with Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru, and other highland regions expected to experience wet and chilly conditions, the Kenya Meteorological Department has warned.
In its latest forecast, the department said moderate to heavy rains are expected from Friday through Tuesday, particularly in the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, parts of the Rift Valley, and northwestern Kenya.
Counties in the Lake region—including Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Siaya, Kisii, Nyamira—and sections of the Rift Valley such as Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and West Pokot—will experience significant rainfall, often accompanied by afternoon thunderstorms.
Central Kenya counties including Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka, and Nairobi are forecast to receive moderate rainfall, mostly in the afternoons.
These areas will also contend with cloudy skies and plunging temperatures, with lows expected to reach 7°C and hover between 9°C and 10°C throughout the forecast period.
Dry Spell in Lowlands and Coast
In contrast, dry and warm weather is expected to persist in the south-eastern lowlands and coastal regions. Counties such as Kitui, Machakos, Makueni, Kajiado, and Taita Taveta are unlikely to receive any rainfall during the five-day period.
Coastal counties including Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, and the coastal stretch of Tana River are also forecast to remain largely dry, though warm winds from the southeast are expected to sweep through the region.
Strong Winds and Safety Alerts
Kenya Met has also issued a wind advisory, noting that parts of the coastal region, southeastern lowlands, and northwestern and northeastern Kenya will experience strong winds blowing at speeds exceeding 25 knots (12.86 m/s).
The department has urged residents in affected regions to take appropriate measures, especially those in flood-prone and storm-sensitive areas, and to remain alert for further updates.
