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The weather outlook for 25 to 31 August shows that parts of the Coast, eastern and western regions are likely to receive rain, while some central counties are expected to experience intermittent cool and cloudy conditions.
Apart from the showers, the weatherman said cool and cloudy conditions will persist in several parts of the country for much of the day. The affected areas include Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Murang'a, Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Tharaka-Nithi, Kitui, Makueni and Kajiado.
The department's weekly forecast issued on Monday shows rain is likely in Bungoma, Kakamega, Vihiga, Baringo, Bomet, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kericho, Nakuru, Nandi, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Busia, Homa Bay, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Narok, Nyamira, Siaya, Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Murang'a, Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Tharaka-Nithi, Garissa, Marsabit, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa and the coastal parts of Tana River County.
Counties in the Lake Victoria Basin, the Highlands West of the Rift Valley and the wider Rift Valley region are likely to record morning rains in some areas before afternoon showers and thunderstorms develop.
According to the forecast, weather conditions are expected to shift as the week progresses, with much of the country experiencing dry and sunny conditions.
High-altitude highways have been particularly affected by fog, while the persistent downpour has made road surfaces slick, increasing chances of skidding, braking problems, and vehicle control loss.
Among the defences, 6,498 were considered "high consequence," meaning that their failure could have a severe impact on communities. Overall, around 8,500 structures were not functioning as intended at the start of winter. While the Department for the Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs says investments since 2024 have strengthened the network, the condition of defences varies greatly across regions.
Highland areas east of the Rift Valley, including Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Nairobi, will experience cloudy mornings breaking into sunny intervals, with a chance of afternoon showers.
The department noted that daytime temperatures above 30°C are expected in sections of the Coast, North-eastern, and North-western Kenya. At the same time, some areas in the Central Highlands, the Central Rift Valley, and around Mt. Kilimanjaro may experience night-time temperatures falling below 10°C.
While much of Kenya will enjoy dry weather, residents in some highland and Rift Valley regions are likely to experience intermittent rain and thunderstorms.
Rainfall is expected to intensify in areas across the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin and North-western Kenya