Thursday 05th March, 2026 09:51 AM|
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a nationwide safety alert as heavy rains continue to affect road travel across the country.
Taking it to their social media handle on Thursday, March 5, 2026, KeNHA, through a statement signed by its Director General Luka Kimeli, highlighted that the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has also raised concerns over slippery roads, fog, and hazardous driving conditions.
“The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast persistent rainfall across many parts of the country this season, with moderate to heavy downpours expected in both urban and rural areas.
“Increased flood risks and reduced visibility are already affecting road travel. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has also issued a road safety alert due to heavy rains, fog, and slippery road conditions. In light of this, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) urges all road users to exercise extreme caution,” the KeNHA statement read in part.
The director general has further urged motorists to exercise extreme caution, advising drivers to slow down, maintain safe distances, and avoid overtaking in poor weather. Motorcyclists and cyclists are encouraged to wear reflective gear, while pedestrians should avoid walking close to fast-moving traffic during downpours.
The authority has, in addition, warned that heavy rainfall could lead to traffic delays, temporary road closures, and increased accident risks, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
KeNHA has reassured the public that its dedicated teams will be continuously monitoring all roads affected by the heavy rains, paying close attention to areas prone to flooding and other hazards, and will respond without delay to any incidents or emergencies that may arise, in a concerted effort to ensure the safety and well-being of every road user across the country.
Heavy rains to extend
The warning comes following forecasts from the Kenya Meteorological Department in their report, which predict persistent rainfall in both urban and rural areas this season, raising the risk of flooding and reduced visibility.
“The March-April-May (MAM) 2026 rainfall season is projected to begin with a steady transition, as the precipitation currently observed in February persists through the first two weeks of March across various parts of the country. March serves as the official onset of the MAM season, leading into April, which is anticipated to be the climactic peak,” the Kenya Meteorological Department noted in a statement.
During this period, the Kenya Meteorological Department noted that isolated heavy rainfall events may occur nationwide. While the season is expected to conclude for most parts of the country by late May, the Highlands west of the Rift Valley, the Central Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, and the coastal region are notable exceptions; in these areas, rainfall is likely to extend well into June.
