July weather Stories

Kenya Power reports record electricity demand amid cold season and rising connections
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 30, 2025

Kenya Power says peak electricity demand broke records twice in July, hitting a new high of 2,362.28 megawatts on July 23 after surpassing the previou...

How to bake a moist chocolate cake to warm you up in July
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 26, 2025

If you have young ones at home, decorating with colourful sprinkles can turn baking into a shared memory.

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...

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?”

Cold weather comfort: How to make spicy Somali tea (Shaah) at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 05, 2025

Known for its bold flavours, warming spices and cultural significance, Somali Shaah is the perfect cold-weather companion. Best of all, it’s easier to...

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...

Somalia launches satellite-based weather system to boost aviation safety, climate resilience
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 30, 2025

This development marks a major step in the modernisation of Somalia’s aviation infrastructure and places the country in line with other African nation...

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...

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.

Rain or shine: Kenya braces for weather whiplash as rains persist and heat builds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

Moderate afternoon rainfall is expected in the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, including Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, M...

Kenyans warned to brace for hot days, cold nights this week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 13, 2025

The Kenya Meteorological Department has advised the public to prepare for varying conditions across the country between May 13 and 19.

Rains to persist across Kenya with isolated heavy downpours - Weatherman
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2025

The Kenya Meteorological Department said rainfall is expected across several parts of the country starting Thursday, May 8 and continuing to next week...

Brace for rain, chilly nights and scorching days- met department
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2025

Morning rainfall is expected in parts of Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, and Nairobi. Afternoon an...

Weatherman predicts heavy rains, isolated storms in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

According to the Met Department, the Highlands West of the Rift Valley and the Lake Victoria Basin will experience rain in the morning, followed by sh...

Kenya to experience intense rainfall over the next week, weatherman warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

As the rains continue over the next seven days, the weatherman has urged citizens across the country to remain cautious of potential disruptions cause...

Kenyans bracing for wet weekend as weatherman issues rainfall warning
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 12, 2025

The advisory highlights the likelihood of continued rains in the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the South-eastern lowlands, the Coastal s...

Rainfall expected across parts of Kenya over the next five days
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 05, 2025

Rainfall is expected to continue into the night, although it will be less intense on Wednesday. Daytime temperatures are forecast to range between 31°...

April to bring heavy rainfall, warmer temperatures - weatherman
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

The weatherman also raised concerns about the potential increase in water and vector-borne diseases in areas receiving near-to-above-average rainfall.

Heavy rains to continue across Kenya in next five days, Met Department says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

On Monday, the weather is likely to improve, with sunny intervals during the day and partly cloudy skies at night.

Met says Kenya to experience continued rainfall this week, occasional dry spells
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

In the coming week, parts of the northwestern and coastal regions will receive occasional rainfall, though this may not meet the official criteria for...

Kenyans warned to brace for more rains as wet season sets in
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 18, 2025

The Met Department noted that the anticipated rains are influenced by the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), a weather pattern that moves from west to e...

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