Kenya Meteorological Department Stories

Kenya to experience rains, thunderstorms, strong winds this week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

At the coast, including Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu and coastal parts of Tana River, days will be sunny and nights partly cloudy, with occasional lig...

Dry and sunny conditions expected in most parts of Kenya this week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 23, 2025

The department also warned of strong winds of more than 25 knots across the Coast, south-eastern lowlands, north-eastern and north-western Kenya. Thes...

Nairobi to experience cloudy skies as Coast, Rift Valley brace for rains - Kenya Met
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2025

Coastal counties, including Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa, and Kwale, will experience intermittent showers in the morning and afternoon, with stable temperatu...

MPs reject State bid to divert air passenger charges to new weather agency
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2025

The committee emphasised that the Meteorological Bill, 2023, which would create KMSA, is still undergoing legislative processes and has not been final...

Met warns of heavy rains, flood risks in central highlands, western and coastal Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2025

KMD, in its forecast for September 16–22, said most parts of the country will remain sunny and dry, but certain regions will experience rainfall that...

Most of Kenya to experience warm, dry conditions this week - Kenya Meteorological Department
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2025

The department says mornings will start with clouds, which will clear into periods of sunshine. Light rain showers are likely in the afternoons.

Showers, strong winds and extreme temperatures expected this week- Met department
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Cold and cloudy conditions will also intermittently affect the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, South-Eastern Lowlands, and sections of the Rift Vall...

Kenya Met issues chilly weather, rainfall alert for multiple counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 30, 2025

Showers are expected to begin in the afternoon and continue into the night, often accompanied by thunderstorms.

Chilly nights, hot afternoons and strong winds forecast over coming week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 26, 2025

Intermittent cloudiness and cool weather will also affect parts of the Central Highlands, South-eastern Lowlands, Western Kenya, and the Rift Valley,...

Brace for heavy rains, strong winds in coming days - Kenya Met
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2025

The Meteorological Department said regions in the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley and the western highlands will receive more than 20 millimetres...

Proposed Bill could unlock new funds for Kenya Meteorological Department
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, seeks to add the department...

Heavy rainfall expected across Kenya from Friday, weatherman warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 08, 2025

The intense rains will hit key areas including Nairobi, Kisumu, and other regions across the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, the Rift Valley, the La...

Met department forecasts chilly weather, scattered rains
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 05, 2025

The weatherman said rainfall is expected to increase slightly in the Central Highlands, the Coast, Western, and North-western Kenya, although the show...

Cold mornings, heavy rains and gusty winds to sweep across Kenya this week, warns weatherman
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2025

Farmers are encouraged to stay updated with local forecasts and prepare for the expected rains, while urban residents should anticipate occasional fog...

Heavy rains and low temperatures expected in several counties – Met Department
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected from Friday through Tuesday in several regions, including the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, Lake...

Northern Kenya needs better weather forecast communication, says met department
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 18, 2025

Ebla Hassan, the secretary of the Garissa Farmers Network, echoed the call to strengthen early warning systems, particularly for farmers along the Riv...

Meteorological Department forecasts chilly, wet conditions over next five days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The forecast indicates that areas within the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, and parts of north-western Kenya wil...

How to choose the perfect heater for cold July weather
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 08, 2025

From Nairobi flats to Eldoret bungalows, the question is no longer “Do I need a heater?” but rather, “Which one should I get?”

Brace for the chill: Met department warns of freezing nights
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

As the highland regions brace for the cold, counties in the North Eastern region; Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo are set to experience...

Nairobi, Kiambu to experience rainy, chilly weather this week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 01, 2025

Coastal counties, including Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, and Kwale, along with coastal parts of Tana River, will experience rainfall throughout the day and...

Kenya braces for wet and warm days in five-day met forecast
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 21, 2025

Meanwhile, the North-Eastern region, which includes Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo, will experience mainly sunny days and partly cloudy...

Rain, thunderstorms expected across 20 counties in latest forecast
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2025

Afternoon and night showers are expected throughout the week, except on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, which will be partly cloudy.

Strong winds, waves to hit 15 counties from June 13, weatherman warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2025

The winds are expected to intensify to over 30 knots (15.4 m/s) from Saturday, June 14, to Tuesday, June 17, before reducing to 25 knots on Wednesday,...

Kenya braces for another week of rain in several regions in latest weather forecast
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

The department’s weekly weather outlook, released on Monday, June 9, predicts heavy afternoon showers and thunderstorms for western counties, while no...

Weatherman warns of continued heavy rains, strong winds across Kenya until Monday
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

The advisory also warns of strong southerly to south-eastern winds, particularly in coastal areas and in parts of the South-eastern lowlands, North-ea...

Showers and sunshine: Mixed weather patterns expected across Kenya this week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 03, 2025

Areas expected to receive rain include the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Central Rift Valley, and coastal c...

Nairobi faces deep chill of 10°C Thursday night as rain sweeps across several counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

At the same time, rains are set to sweep through several counties from Tuesday, May 27, through Saturday, May 31, according to the Kenya Meteorologica...

One missing after boat capsizes in Lamu as rough seas trigger multiple marine accidents
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

The back-to-back marine accidents come amid a weather alert from the Kenya Meteorological Department warning of dangerous sea conditions along the Coa...

Kenya Met warns of strong winds, ocean waves this weekend
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2025

The department said strong southerly winds will affect counties including Marsabit, Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Kitui, Makueni,...

Rainfall to persist throughout the week across Kenya, weatherman warns
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 20, 2025

Rainfall will persist in parts of the Central Highlands, Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, Coast, Western and North-Western Kenya.

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