The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has announced long rain dates and lists of regions to receive heavy rainfall.
In a statement dated Wednesday, January 29, the Kenya Met highlighted regions that would receive heavy rainfall between March and May.
“The March to May (MAM) period is the major rainfall season (long rains) over most parts of Kenya and much of the equatorial Eastern Africa.
The highest seasonal rainfall amounts (greater than 300mm) are normally experienced over the Lake Victoria Basin, the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Central and South Rift Valley, the Highlands East of the Rift Valley (including Nairobi County) and the Coastal Strip,” read the statement.
According to the weatherman, the MAM 2025 forecast indicates that near to above-average rainfall is expected over the Lake Victoria Basin, South Rift Valley, most of the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the southern parts of the Southeastern lowlands and the extreme northern parts of northwestern Kenya.
However, near to below average rainfall is expected over Central Rift Valley, Highlands East of the Rift Valley (including Nairobi County), most of Northwest, Coastal region, Southeastern lowlands and isolated areas over the Highlands West of the Rift Valley.
Kenya Met Highlights Regional Rainfall Distribution
Lake Victoria Basin, South Rift Valley, and Highlands West of the Rift Valley
(Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Busia, Narok, Bomet, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, Nandi, Kakamega, Vihiga, Elgeyo Marakwet, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, and southern parts of West Pokot)
- Rainfall in these counties is expected to continue from February into the season, with occasional breaks.
- The amounts are likely to be near to above the long-term average for the season.
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Central and Northern Rift Valley
(Nakuru, Baringo, and western parts of Laikipia)
- Rainfall is expected to be near to below the long-term average for the season.
- However, occasional rainfall may be experienced in February.
Northwestern Counties
(Turkana, Samburu, and northern parts of West Pokot)
- Rainfall amounts are expected to be near to below the long-term average for the season.
- However, some areas bordering South Sudan may experience near to above-average rainfall.
Highlands East of the Rift Valley and Nairobi County
(Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Embu, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, and eastern Laikipia)
- These counties are likely to experience rainfall during the season, with occasional breaks.
- The expected rainfall amounts are likely to be near to below the long-term average.
Southeastern Lowlands
(Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado, Taita Taveta, and Tana River)
- Rainfall is expected to be near to below the long-term average for the season.
However, Kajiado and parts of Taita Taveta may experience near to above-average rainfall.
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Northeastern Counties
(Mandera, Marsabit, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo)
These areas are expected to receive occasional rainfall, with amounts likely to be below the long-term average for the season.
Coastal Strip
(Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, and Lamu)
Rainfall in these counties is likely to be near to below the long-term average for the season. However, Lamu is expected to receive below-normal rainfall.
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