Disruption feared as heavy rains forecast in more than 20 counties
The weatherman raised concerns over possible flash floods, landslides and disruptions to transport and infrastructure.
The weatherman raised concerns over possible flash floods, landslides and disruptions to transport and infrastructure.
Most regions will experience showers and thunderstorms in the afternoons and evenings, with mornings expected to be partly sunny or cloudy.
Nairobi West Commissioner Rose Chege said that as of March 9, 2026, at least 27 people had been confirmed dead in the capital following the flooding.
Among the key measures highlighted was the need for proper tyre maintenance. The company urged motorists to confirm that tyre tread depth is adequate and that tyres are well inflated to improve grip on slippery surfaces.
Rainfall is expected to persist in western and central Kenya, including Nairobi, and across the Lake Victoria Basin and Rift Valley, while northern counties are likely to remain dry.
Farmers have been advised to prepare their land this month.
The advisory noted that the rainfall is likely to strengthen and expand to other regions over the following two days. By December 28 and 29, the showers are expected to intensify to more than 30mm in 24 hours, affecting parts of the Highlands west and east of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, and southern areas of the Coastal region.
In particular, mornings are likely to see rain over the Highlands west of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, and the Rift Valley, with isolated showers predicted in the afternoons and evenings. The Highlands east of the Rift Valley are expected to have cloudy mornings with light rains, giving way to sunny intervals, while afternoon and night showers are also likely in some areas.
In the update released on Thursday, December 11, 2025, the department said most regions should expect rain that will grow stronger as the days progress.
Showers in these counties are expected to start in the late morning, followed by short breaks of sunshine, before another downpour in the afternoon and evening. A similar trend is predicted in the Rift Valley and Lake Victoria basin, affecting Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, and Uasin Gishu.
The event was led by local religious leaders and scholars, the faithful assembled in large numbers before sunrise, lifting their hands in humble supplication to God for mercy and rain.
The forecast indicates intense heat in the Coast, North-eastern, and North-western areas, where daytime temperatures will exceed 30°C. Mandera is set to be the hottest region at 37°C, followed by Lodwar at 36°C and Garissa at 35°C.