Latest weather stories from across Kenya.
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall in several parts of the country between September 13 and September 17, with El Nino preparations in top gear. According to the weatherman, Nairobi, the…
Kenya faces three major types of flooding during the October-November-December (OND) rainy season as El Niño conditions persist, with the Kenya Meteorological Service (KMS) identifying riverine, flash, and urban flooding as the main…
Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) Principal Meteorologist Joyce Kimutai has said the 2026 El Niño is unlikely to produce rainfall on the scale recorded in 1997, although Kenya should still expect above-normal rainfall. In an interview…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has forecast mostly sunny and dry conditions across the country between September 6 and 10, with light rainfall expected in a few counties. In its forecast issued on September 5, KMD said Nairobi…
Kenya is expected to experience sunny, dry conditions in September, with below-average rainfall forecast in several parts of the country, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD). In its September weather forecast, KMD also…
A weather outlook from the Kenya Meteorological Service (KMS) shows that rainfall is expected in a few counties between Saturday, August 29 and Wednesday, September 2, 2026, with most of the country expected to see sunny intervals and…
The National Disaster Operations Centre has warned that El Niño rains could disrupt transportation along several key traffic corridors across the country. Addressing the media on August 24, the National Disaster Operations Centre Director…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has forecast rainfall in several parts of the country between August 23 and 27, with some regions also expected to experience cool, cloudy conditions. According to the five-day weather forecast…
The Kenya Red Cross and Nairobi County Government have mapped about 227 flood hotspots ahead of the predicted October to December El Niño rains. Governor Johnson Sakaja on Monday, August 17, led a multi-agency response to prevent a repeat…
Some parts of Kenya are experiencing warmer conditions during this cold season, with the Kenya Meteorological Service attributing the changing weather patterns to several climate systems, including a developing El Niño. According to Hannah…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has forecast rainfall across several parts of the country over the next five days, with intermittent cool and cloudy conditions for the period between July 15 and July 22, 2026. In its forecast on…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) warned that the country could experience enhanced rainfall from October through December, driven by an El Niño event. Speaking to the press on June 12, Assistant Director of the KMD, Hannah Kimani,…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has released a weather forecast for the period between May 30 and June 3, 2026 In the forecast published on Friday, May 29, Kenya Met predicted that rainfall would persist over several parts of the…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has warned that heavy rains will continue in several parts of the country over the next five days, with specific regions expected to experience intense downpours. In its latest five-day forecast…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued an alert warning that heavy rainfall expected in several parts of the country over the next week could increase the risk of flooding, flash floods, and poor visibility, particularly in…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued an alert warning that several parts of the country are set to receive heavy rainfall during the month of May, as the long rains season continues. The forecast, which covers the period…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has predicted that heavy rainfall will peak in early May before easing later in the month, as outlined in its May 2026 forecast. The Kenya Met outlook, shared on May 1, indicates that while some…
Motorists using Mombasa Road have been urged to exercise caution following heavy overnight rainfall on Thursday, which caused flooding in parts of Nairobi, raising water levels and leading to major traffic disruptions along the busy…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a weather update covering the period from 28 April to 4 May. The update was made just minutes after Nairobi experienced unexpected afternoon rainfall. According to the KMD, the country…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a heavy rainfall advisory warning of moderate to heavy rains, strong winds, and large ocean waves across several parts of the country, lasting until May 1, 2026. In the advisory issued…
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that El Niño conditions are likely to develop from May 2026, with wide‑ranging effects on global temperatures and rainfall patterns. In its Global Seasonal Climate Update issued on…
Heavy rains in parts of the country have continued to wreak havoc, with the Kenya Red Cross now reporting that over 100 households have been displaced. In a statement on April 23, the Kenya Red Cross said heavy rains, accompanied by strong…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has warned of continued heavy rainfall across several parts of the country over the next seven days, raising concerns about possible flooding, mudslides, and disruptions to transport and…
The Kenya Meteorological Department has released its seven-day weather advisory for the period between April 14 and April 20. The weatherman has noted that weather conditions will vary at the county level, with differences in rainfall…
