Kenya Met List 44 Counties Expected To Receive Rainfall For Next Five Days

The Kenya Meteorological Service has warned of rainfall across 44 of the country’s 47 counties over five days, with thunderstorms expected in 21 counties between Friday, October 23, and Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

According to a five-day forecast issued on October 21, Isiolo, Turkana and Kajiado are expected to remain dry throughout the forecast period.

Western Kenya, the Rift Valley and the Lake Victoria basin are among the regions likely to experience afternoon thunderstorms, with residents advised to monitor weather updates.

The 21 counties under the thunderstorm alert are West Pokot, Samburu, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Baringo, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira.

Nandi, Kericho and Kakamega are forecast to experience thunderstorms throughout the five-day period, while Bungoma, Busia and Migori could receive thunderstorms on four days.

Along the Coast, Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu are expected to remain dry until Saturday before rainfall begins on Sunday. Northern and northeastern counties, including Mandera and Wajir, are also forecast to receive showers from Sunday and Monday.

In central Kenya, counties such as Embu, Kirinyaga, Murang’a and Tharaka Nithi could experience moderate overnight showers, while other eastern counties are likely to receive lighter rainfall.

Nairobi is expected to remain sunny until Sunday night, when light showers may begin, continuing into Tuesday. Daytime temperatures in the capital are forecast to decline from 31°C on Friday to 29°C on Monday.

Turkana could record highs of 38°C, while Nyandarua is expected to experience minimum temperatures of 8°C on some days.

The meteorological agency has urged residents to consult daily forecasts and county-level updates for more precise information on local weather conditions.

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