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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.
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49 dead, 2,624 displaced following devastating floods across Kenya – Police say
Authorities also warned that the heavy rains could persist and urged the public to remain cautious and follow official safety advisories.
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Weatherman warns of persistent showers across until Monday
The impact of the wet weather is already being felt in several counties, including Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado, Machakos, and parts of Western Kenya, the Rift Valley Highlands, and the Coastal region
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Kenya Met forecasts week of heavy rains, warns of flood threat
In its latest advisory, the department said areas across western, central and coastal regions should prepare for rainfall amounts surpassing 20 millimetres within 24 hours between March 3 and March 9, 2026.
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Heavy rains to continue in Kenya until March 3, flood risks high, Met warns
According to the department, rainfall above 20mm per day will persist over the Lake Victoria Basin and the Highlands West of the Rift Valley until March 3.
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Weatherman warns of flood risks as heavy rains projected to hit southern Kenya
Regions most at risk include the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Central Highlands—including Nairobi—and South-Eastern Lowlands, where heavy to very heavy rainfall exceeding 50 millimeters is expected.
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Kenyans told to brace for widespread rains and possible floods
High-risk counties include Migori, Nyamira, Bungoma, Kakamega, Embu, Murang’a, Nyeri, Tharaka-Nithi, Kisii, Narok, Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, Nairobi, Kericho, Bomet, Taita-Taveta, Kitui, Kwale, Mombasa, south...
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Kenya faces mixed Weather: Rain in some areas, heat in others
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.
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Warm temperatures, uneven rains forecast in 2026 long rains season
According to the department, the peak of the long rains is expected in April across most parts of Kenya, except the Coast, where peak rainfall is anticipated in May.
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Viral heatwave warning is fake, Weatherman says
The Kenya Meteorological Department explained that the higher temperatures currently being experienced across parts of the country are normal for this time of year.
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Country to remain sunny and dry over next week – Weatherman
The department noted that night-time (minimum) average temperatures are expected to be less than 10°C in some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley and in the vicinity of Mt....
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Expect rain and sunny conditions over the next week – Met
According to the forecast, weather conditions are expected to shift as the week progresses, with much of the country experiencing dry and sunny conditions.