David Gikungu,Kenya Met Director-General David Gikungu Stories

Weatherman warns of heavy rains, thunderstorms in 20 counties this week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2024

Gikungu emphasised the need for vigilance as weather conditions shift and temperatures vary significantly across the country.

Kenyans warned of heavy rainfall, fluctuating temperatures across the country
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 10, 2024

The weather department indicated that the regions set to experience rainfall include the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, a...

Brace for colder nights in next five days, weatherman tells Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 14, 2024

This forecast comes as the country faces a potential long dry spell this month.

Expect high daytime temperatures, continued rainfall, Met says
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2024

In its May 14–20, 2024, weather advisory,the Met says regions set to experience daytime maximum temperatures include the Coast, North-eastern, and Nor...

Expect heavy rains in Nairobi on Friday- Met department
Charity Kilei  |  May 03, 2024

This caution follows a similar advisory from the Met Department on Thursday, warning of the probability of heavy rainfall and strong winds persisting...

Heavy rainfall expected to hit multiple regions on Wednesday, Thursday – Met
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 24, 2024

The Department said the heavy rains could uproot trees, and cause floods and mudslides.

Met issues high rainfall alert, warns of flash floods
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2024

Heavy downpours are expected in South Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, the Highlands West and Central Highlands.

Highly climate-dependent IGAD economies face vulnerability, Says PS Ng'eno
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 25, 2024

The economies and livelihoods of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region are highly susceptible to climate variability.

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