The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has warned that parts of Nairobi and neighbouring counties are likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours.
In an update issued on March 12, 2026, Kenya Met said the rainfall is expected between 9:00 a.m. Thursday and 9:00 a.m Friday, affecting areas within the Nairobi metropolitan region.
“Moderate to heavy rainfall expected in parts of Nairobi and surrounding counties over the next 24 hours (09:00 today – 09:00 tomorrow),” read part of its forecast.
Isolated heavy rainfall is expected in parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the Southeastern Lowlands, and the Coast.
KMD Warns of Heavy Rainfall Expected in Nairobi and Surrounding Counties from March 13 to 15
In the Highlands East of the Rift Valley—covering Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi and Nairobi counties—mornings are expected to start with cloudy conditions and light rain before giving way to sunny intervals.
Afternoon showers may develop in some areas and occasionally spread to several places, while nights will remain partly cloudy with a chance of isolated showers.
In its forecast, KMD stated that a similar pattern is expected in the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, and parts of the Rift Valley, including Nandi, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Siaya, Busia, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, and Narok counties.
Kenya Met stated that morning rains are likely in a few places, followed by afternoon showers and thunderstorms, with night showers over a few areas.
In North-Western Kenya, particularly in Turkana and Samburu counties, residents should expect sunny intervals during the day, partly cloudy conditions at night, and occasional rainfall in a few areas.
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North – Eastern and South- Eastern Lowlands
For North-Eastern Kenya, covering Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo counties, mornings and afternoons will largely experience sunny intervals, although occasional rainfall may occur in some locations.
Nights are expected to remain partly cloudy with isolated showers.
Meanwhile, the south-eastern lowlands, including Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado, Taita Taveta, and inland parts of Tana River County, are likely to experience morning rains in some areas, with showers and thunderstorms developing in the afternoon and night in isolated places.
Along the Coastal region—covering Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, and the Tana Delta—showers are expected to occur in a few places during the morning, afternoon, and night.
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Summary of Weather Update
The Kenya Times has compiled a summary of the weather update covering March 13 to March 15.
| Region | Friday (13 Mar) | Saturday (14 Mar) | Sunday (15 Mar) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands West of Rift Valley & Lake Victoria Basin (Kisumu, Kakamega, Nakuru, Narok etc.) | Morning rain in a few areas; afternoon showers and thunderstorms | Rain in a few places; afternoon thunderstorms | Sunny intervals with afternoon showers |
| North-Western (Turkana, Samburu) | Mostly sunny; partly cloudy night | Morning rain in a few places then sunny intervals | Sunny intervals |
| Highlands East of Rift Valley (including Nairobi) | Cloudy morning breaking into sunny intervals; afternoon showers | Rain in a few places with showers later | Mostly sunny intervals |
| North-Eastern (Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Isiolo) | Mostly sunny intervals | Chance of morning rain | Sunny intervals |
| South-Eastern Lowlands (Kitui, Machakos, Makueni, Kajiado) | Showers in several areas | Light showers in a few areas | Few showers with partly cloudy night |
| Coastal Region (Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale) | Showers in a few places | Light showers | Sunny intervals |
