The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall across parts of 46 counties between October 20 and October 26.
According to the department’s seven-day weather outlook, precipitation will affect regions spanning from the coastal strip and central highlands to the Rift Valley, western Kenya, and northern arid lands.
Counties Expected to Receive Rainfall
In its forecast, the department listed the following counties expecting rainfall:
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Central and Nairobi Region: Nairobi, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Nyandarua, Nyeri, and Tharaka-Nithi.
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Rift Valley Region: Baringo, Bomet, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kajiado, Kericho, Laikipia, Nakuru, Nandi, Narok, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, and West Pokot.
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Western and Lake Victoria Basin: Bungoma, Busia, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nyamira, Siaya, and Vihiga.
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Eastern and Coastal Region: Embu, Kilifi, Kitui, Kwale, Lamu, Machakos, Makueni, Meru, Mombasa, Taita Taveta, and Tana River.
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Northern and North Eastern Region: Garissa, Mandera, Marsabit, Turkana, and Wajir.
Kenya Met cautioned that rainfall distribution will vary significantly across the listed counties, meaning localized areas within a county may experience heavier precipitation than neighboring sections.
Storm Alerts and Temperature Swings
The weather agency warned of possible isolated storms in nine counties: Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado, Machakos, Laikipia, Samburu, Mandera, Wajir, and Marsabit. Residents in these areas should remain vigilant to changing conditions as the week progresses.
Alongside the rainfall, the department projects extreme temperature variances across the country:
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High Daytime Temperatures: Daytime maximum averages exceeding 35°C are expected in parts of Garissa, Wajir, Tana River, Isiolo, Kilifi, Marsabit, Samburu, and Turkana counties.
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Cold Nighttime Conditions: Nighttime minimum average temperatures dropping below 10°C are forecast for high-altitude areas in Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Nakuru, and Kajiado counties.
Public health officials and emergency response teams advise residents to stay prepared for sharp weather transitions, drive cautiously during sudden downpours, and take measures to manage heat in northern counties.
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