Kenya Meteorological Department Stories

Dry January it is: Weatherman warns of heat stress, water scarcity in most of Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 01, 2025

Kenyans have been advised to stay informed to minimise potential impacts on health, agriculture, and water resources.

Nairobi to welcome New Year with light showers - Met department
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

In the forecast, the weatherman highlighted that the counties in the Highlands East of the Rift Valley such as Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga,...

Weatherman warns of high temperatures across Kenya this week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 24, 2024

According to the forecast, regions including the Coast, North-Eastern Kenya, North-Western Kenya, parts of Western Kenya, and the South-Eastern Lowlan...

Occasional rainfall expected across Kenya, weatherman says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

These rains are expected to continue intermittently through the period, with the heaviest showers likely in the afternoons.

Kenya to experience reduced rainfall, rising temperatures this week - weatherman
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 03, 2024

Daytime temperatures are anticipated to rise above 30°C in several regions, including the coastal areas, northeastern Kenya, and the northwestern regi...

Met predicts heavy rains and flooding across several regions this weekend
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

Alongside the rainfall, Kenya Met also issued a temperature advisory, warning of cooler temperatures in several regions.

Torrential rains expected in multiple regions this week- Met
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

In its November 19 to 23 outlook, the department noted that many regions, including areas around major urban centres such as Nairobi, would experience...

Kenya to benefit from Sh660 million UK funding for weather adaptation
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 15, 2024

The funding will also support the co-designing of services with communities in Garissa and Tana River, ensuring they have timely and tailored weather...

Met urges motorists to drive with caution as rainy season continues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 09, 2024

According to the weatherman, rainfall will occur sporadically throughout the day, with downpours expected in the morning, afternoon, or evening.

Expect significant rains across Kenya this week, weatherman warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2024

The Highlands East of the Rift Valley, encompassing counties such as Nairobi, Nyandarua, Laikipia and Nyeri, are likely to experience morning rains as...

Brace for minimal rainfall, hot and dry January -Met
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 02, 2024

The anticipated dry conditions are compounded by La Niña, which has historically led to droughts in East Africa.

Kenya Met warns of rising temperatures, rainfall across multiple regions
Amina Wako  |  Oct 29, 2024

Nighttime temperatures in some areas are expected to dip below 10°C, particularly in the Central Highlands and Central Rift Valley.

Five days of heavy rainfall and low night temperatures expected across Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 26, 2024

The meteorological report indicates that the downpour is expected to begin in the afternoon and may continue into the night in some locations, with th...

Met department issues warning for heavy rainfall across multiple regions including Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2024

Similarly, residents in Turkana, Samburu, Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado, Taita Taveta, Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, and Kwale are also advised to brace...

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...

Kenyans brace for week of unpredictable weather with rains, heatwaves
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 28, 2024

According to the met department, strong winds and shifting temperatures are expected across the country.

Kenyans told to brace for five days of rainfall and cold nights
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 21, 2024

For the first two days of the forecast, night temperatures in these regions will hover around 7°C before dropping further.

Brace yourselves for hot days and cold nights, weatherman warns Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2024

Kenya Meteorological Department Director David Gikungu has advised Kenyans to prepare for exceptionally cold nights with temperatures dropping below 1...

Rain and chilly temperatures expected in Nairobi and surrounding counties - Met department
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 24, 2024

Temperatures in Nairobi and the surrounding areas will range from a chilly 10°C to a more moderate 25°C.