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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...

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...

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.

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...

Kamukunji among Nairobi areas to experience moderate rainfall - weatherman
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 11, 2025

The forecast indicates that estates in Kamukunji, including Eastleigh, Pumwani, parts of Gikomba, and Muthurwa, will receive over 35mm of rainfall.

Rain expected in Nairobi, Mombasa, and other regions this weekend
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

The northeastern counties—Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo—are expected to remain mostly sunny during the day and partly cloudy at night.

Weatherman warns of food, electricity price hikes due to varied rainfall distribution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

The Kenya Meteorological Department warned of possible food and electricity price increases due to varied rainfall distribution across the country.

Fire risk warning issued for Northeastern Kenya as below-average rainfall expected
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 29, 2025

The warning follows the aftermath of a devastating fire that ravaged over 600,000 acres in Isiolo County.

Brace for wet days ahead, weatherman warns Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 28, 2025

Residents in the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi, Kiambu, Nyandarua, and Meru, should also anticipate occasional morning rains, w...

Met department adopts early warning system to boost disaster preparedness
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 27, 2025

Dr David Gikungu, stated that the new approach would enable the department and its stakeholders to take proactive steps to prevent and mitigate potent...

Kenya among African countries to experience below-average rainfall in March-May season
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 22, 2025

An early to normal onset of rains is expected in most areas, though ICPAC said delays are likely in central Kenya, southern Ethiopia, and central Soma...

Weatherman warns of scorching heat this week as temperatures soar
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 21, 2025

In addition to the heat, strong southeasterly winds are expected to exceed 25 knots (12.9m/s) in parts of Turkana, Marsabit, and Garissa counties.

Met Department issues 5-day weather advisory for moderate rainfall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 18, 2025

In the five-day forecast released on Friday, the department listed several regions, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and the Highlands East area, a...

Weatherman says moderate rainfall expected in Nairobi metropolis as weather patterns shift
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

Kenyans have been encouraged to stay vigilant as the weather shifts over the coming days.

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.

Widespread rainfall expected across Kenya over next seven days - Met
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 17, 2024

The South-Eastern lowlands, including Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado, and Taita-Taveta counties, as well as the coastal regions of Mombasa, Kilifi,...

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...

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...

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 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.

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.

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...

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