The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a heavy rainfall advisory warning of floods and landslides in select parts of the country. In a statement dated Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Kenya Met warned that rainfall is expected to intensify beyond 30mm within 24 hours and will spread to the Highlands east of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi and its surrounding areas, on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
The advisory has been addressed to the Presidency, including the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry; the Ministry of Education; the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Environment and Climate Change; the National Intelligence Service; the Kenya Red Cross; the Kenya Maritime Authority; the Kenya Ports Authority; the Kenya Airports Authority; the National Disaster Operations Centre; the National Disaster Management Unit; the media; relevant government ministries; the Council of Governors; County Directors of Meteorological Services (CDMS); and the general public.
“Rainfall currently affecting parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and the Highlands west of the Rift Valley is expected to intensify to more than 30mm in 24 hours and spread to the Highlands east of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi and parts of the southeastern lowlands, on Thursday, October 23, 2025,” read part of the statement.
Kenya Met Warns of Heavy Floods and Landslides
According to Kenya Met, the heavy rainfall is expected to continue and extend to parts of the northeast starting Thursday, October 30.
This is likely to mark the beginning of the Short Rains Season (OND) 2025 in several parts of the country, except for some areas in the southeastern lowlands and the coastal region.
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Counties in the regions expected to receive heavy rainfall include Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya, Migori, Busia, Kisii, Nyamira, Nandi, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Narok, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans-Nzoia, Uasin-Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, West Pokot, Turkana, Isiolo, Samburu, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Nairobi, and parts of Kajiado, Machakos, and Makueni.
KMD Alerts Kenyans That Floodwaters May Occur in Areas Where no Rainfall Has Been Recorded
The weatherman further cautioned that residents in all these areas should be alert for potential floods.
KMD also noted that floodwaters may occur in areas where little or no rainfall has been recorded, especially downstream.
Residents are advised to avoid driving through or walking in moving water, staying in open fields, or seeking shelter under trees and near grilled windows to minimize exposure to lightning strikes.
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Those living in landslide-prone areas, particularly along the slopes of the Aberdare Ranges, Mount Kenya, and other hilly regions in western Kenya, are advised to remain on high alert.
KMD added that updates will be issued promptly should there be any changes in the forecast.
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