Nairobi, Kenya — Thursday, 26 February 2026:
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a strong weather advisory warning that heavy rainfall is expected to continue across many parts of the country over the next several days, raising concerns about flooding, transport disruptions, and safety risks for communities.
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a strong weather advisory warning that heavy rainfall is expected to continue across many parts of the country over the next several days, raising concerns about flooding, transport disruptions, and safety risks for communities.
According to the latest forecast, rainfall totals exceeding 20 millimetres within 24 hours will persist across more than 40 counties through 28 February, with the downpours expected to remain in some areas until 3 March 2026. These rains are part of a broad weather system affecting the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the Central Highlands, parts of Eastern Kenya, the Coastal region, and even parts of the Northeastern counties.
⚠️ Key Weather Highlights
- Heavy rainfall — More than 20 mm of rain per 24 hours — is forecast to continue in several regions through 28 February, with the possibility of extending to 3 March in the Lake Victoria Basin and the Highlands west of the Rift Valley.
- Nairobi and other central counties are also set to receive higher-than-normal rainfall, particularly between 25 to 28 February.
- Rain intensity is expected to gradually decrease from 1 March across the Southeastern lowlands, the Coast, and the Highlands east of the Rift Valley — including Nairobi.
📍 Affected Areas
Counties expected to experience significant rainfall include Migori, Kisumu, Kakamega, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Kisii, Siaya, Bomet, Elgeyo Marakwet, Meru, Kiambu, Embu, Murang’a, as well as Kwale, Mombasa, Taita-Taveta, Tana River and Kilifi, and parts of Isiolo, Marsabit and Garissa counties.
🚨 Safety and Preparedness
KMD has urged residents in affected regions to stay vigilant for:
Counties expected to experience significant rainfall include Migori, Kisumu, Kakamega, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Kisii, Siaya, Bomet, Elgeyo Marakwet, Meru, Kiambu, Embu, Murang’a, as well as Kwale, Mombasa, Taita-Taveta, Tana River and Kilifi, and parts of Isiolo, Marsabit and Garissa counties.
🚨 Safety and Preparedness
KMD has urged residents in affected regions to stay vigilant for:
- Localized flooding and flash floods
- Poor visibility on roads
- Possible lightning strikes
The department warns that floodwaters can form even in areas that have not seen heavy rain, especially downstream. Kenyans have been advised not to attempt crossing flooded roads, avoid walking through moving water, and to stay clear of open fields and tall trees during thunderstorms.
This advisory has been disseminated to government disaster agencies, county directors, and emergency response teams to ensure preparedness and timely updates
This advisory has been disseminated to government disaster agencies, county directors, and emergency response teams to ensure preparedness and timely updates
