Expect Heavy Morning and Afternoon Rains for the Next 24 Hours if You Live in These Areas

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has forecast rainfall in 29 counties across the country between Wednesday evening, October 14, and Thursday evening, October 15, 2026. The department has also warned of strong winds in parts of northern, north-eastern and coastal Kenya.

In a weather advisory issued on Wednesday by acting director Edward Muriuki, the department said the forecast would remain valid from 9pm on October 14 to 9pm on October 15. The outlook highlights possible showers in several regions, with some areas expected to experience thunderstorms during the afternoon.

Counties in the Rift Valley expected to receive rainfall include West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Baringo, Laikipia, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho and Bomet. In western Kenya and the Nyanza region, the forecast covers Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira.

Other counties listed in the forecast are Lamu, Embu, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Mandera and Marsabit. Nairobi was not included among the counties specifically identified for rainfall in the advisory.

The department expects light showers in parts of Mandera, Marsabit and Embu overnight. Mandera and Marsabit may also experience morning rainfall accompanied by sunny intervals, while Lamu is likely to receive light showers in the morning. Nyandarua could experience light showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.

KMD has separately warned of strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots, equivalent to approximately 46 kilometres per hour, in parts of Turkana, Samburu, Marsabit, Garissa, Lamu and Tana River counties. People in the affected areas should take precautions against the possible effects of strong winds.

Temperatures are expected to vary considerably across the country. Garissa is forecast to record a maximum of 35°C, followed by Wajir at 34°C and Tana River at 33°C. Along the Coast, Kilifi could reach 31°C, while Mombasa and Kwale are expected to record highs of 30°C.

Nyandarua is projected to experience the lowest temperatures, with nighttime readings falling to 9°C and daytime temperatures reaching about 21°C. Meru is expected to record temperatures ranging from 16°C to 25°C, while Machakos could experience between 14°C and 25°C. Embu is forecast to record minimum and maximum temperatures of 17°C and 26°C, respectively.

The forecast provides residents and travellers with an opportunity to plan their activities while taking into account the expected rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds in the affected counties.

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