A number of areas throughout Kenya ought to put together for a big improve in rainfall beginning this Thursday, based on a brand new advisory from the Kenya Meteorological Division.
The weatherman notes that whereas the week begins with lighter showers, the downpour will intensify because the “long rains” season positive aspects momentum. Residents ought to count on afternoon and nighttime showers, usually accompanied by thunderstorms.
Affected Areas and Counties
Between March 17 and March 23, 2026, the next areas will see elevated rain exercise:
Highlands East of the Rift Valley: Nairobi, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, and Tharaka-Nithi.
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Highlands West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, and Rift Valley: Nandi, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Siaya, Busia, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans-Nzoia, Uasin-Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, West-Pokot, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, and Narok.
South-eastern Lowlands and the Coast: Rainfall in these areas can even decide up in depth from Thursday.
What to Anticipate
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The company predicts a transition from sunny intervals early within the week to extra constant morning rain and heavy night thunderstorms.
Rainfall can even attain the southeastern lowlands, affecting Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado, and Taita-Taveta Counties, together with the inland areas of Tana River County.
The Coast – together with Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, and the Tana Delta – will expertise showers which are prone to intensify beginning Thursday.
In Nairobi and the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, residents ought to put together for a moist week. The forecast predicts morning rain in remoted spots, adopted by afternoon and night showers which will cowl broader areas because the week progresses. The Lake Victoria Basin and the Rift Valley will comply with an analogous sample: largely sunny in the beginning of the week, with rain turning into extra frequent in a while.
The Meteorological Division has additionally warned that some areas could face sudden heavy downpours, which might result in localized flooding.
Whereas a lot of the nation prepares for rain, North-Jap and North-Western Kenya will seemingly stay sunny and dry, although remoted showers might nonetheless happen.
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Meteorologists have urged the general public to watch every day updates and comply with security protocols, notably these residing in areas liable to flooding.
Security Ideas for Potential Flooding
Keep away from Crossing Water: By no means stroll or drive by means of shifting water; even shallow flows could be highly effective sufficient to brush you away.
Search Greater Floor: In case you reside in a flood-prone space, keep alert to rising water ranges and transfer to safer floor instantly if mandatory.
