weather forecast 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.

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...

EXPLAINER: Details of new bill where you will be fined Sh5M for weather forecasting
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2024

The Meteorological Service Authority should also ensure compliance with standards in stations and maintenance of meteorological services.

Met warns of extreme daytime temperatures of 30°C in several regions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2024

The Met said the Coast, Northeastern and Northwestern regions will experience temperatures of more than 30 °C from June 18 to June 24.