Kenya Met Issues Heavy Rainfall And Strong Wind Alert Across Several Regions

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory warning of moderate to heavy rainfall exceeding 20 millimeters within a 24-hour period, accompanied by gusty winds across multiple parts of the country, including Nairobi.

According to the forecast issued on Sunday, October 25, 2026, the rainfall will affect the Coast, Northeastern, Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley, Central Highlands, and parts of the Southeastern Lowlands.

“The rainfall is likely to be accompanied by gusty winds and strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots (12.5 m/s) over coastal, eastern and northern regions,” the Kenya Met advisory stated.

Counties Under Weather Watch

The alert covers a wide range of counties across multiple regions:

• Coast & Lowlands: Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Taita Taveta, Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni.

• Northeastern & Northern Regions: Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, and Isiolo.

• Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley & Western: Migori, Nyamira, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga, West Pokot, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Kisii, Kericho, Bomet, Narok, and Kajiado.

• Central Highlands & Capital: Kiambu, Embu, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Laikipia, Tharaka-Nithi, Meru, and Nairobi.

Safety Guidelines and Precautions

Meteorologists have urged residents in designated high-risk zones to take necessary precautions against potential flash flooding, reduced visibility, and lightning hazards.

The department cautioned that flash floods can occur even in areas that do not receive direct heavy precipitation, particularly in low-lying downstream locations. Members of the public are advised to avoid taking shelter under trees or remaining near ungrounded metallic structures during thunderstorm activity.