Nairobi and several parts of the country are expected to receive rainfall over the weekend, with isolated thunderstorms likely in some areas, the Kenya Meteorological Department has said.
In its update issued on Friday, the department noted that rainfall amounts ranging between 5mm and more than 20mm have already been recorded in various regions and are forecast to intensify in the coming days. The rain will mainly occur during the afternoon and evening hours.
“Scattered rainfall is being experienced and is expected to continue and intensify over several parts of the country,” the statement read.
Regions likely to be affected include the Central Highlands (including Nairobi), Western Kenya, the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, and North-western Kenya. The Highlands West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin and parts of the Rift Valley covering counties such as Kisumu, Homabay, Kakamega, Nakuru, and Kericho will experience rains and scattered thunderstorms. Northwestern areas like Turkana and Samburu will remain mostly sunny, with chances of showers.
The Highlands East of the Rift Valley, including Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Nairobi, will see scattered showers and cloudy conditions.
Cold and cloudy weather will persist intermittently in parts of the Highlands (both east and west of the Rift Valley), South-eastern Lowlands, and the Rift Valley. In contrast, the South-eastern Lowlands including Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado, and Taita Taveta—are expected to remain mostly dry and cloudy.
The North-eastern region, encompassing Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo counties, will stay dry and sunny. Along the coast covering Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, and coastal Tana River—residents can expect cloudy conditions with sunny intervals.
Additionally, strong southerly to south-easterly winds exceeding 25 knots (12.86 m/s) are forecast over the Coast, South-eastern Lowlands, North-eastern, and North-western Kenya. The Meteorological Department has urged the public to remain vigilant, especially in areas prone to flooding, poor drainage, dust, or strong winds.
The five-day forecast, running from August 9 to 13, 2025, highlights variable conditions across the country, underscoring the need for residents to stay informed and take necessary precautions.
