Rain expected in 29 Kenyan counties over five days

The Kenya Meteorological Service (Kenya Met) forecasts moderate to heavy rain in at least 29 counties across the country between Sunday 8 and Thursday 12 November 2026. Rainfall will affect the centre, west, Rift Valley, north and east of Kenya, as well as the Lake Victoria basin, according to forecasts published on Saturday 7 November by the meteorological agency.

In Nairobi, light showers are expected every afternoon over the five days. The same pattern is forecast in the counties of Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu and Nyandarua, with rainfall mainly in the morning and afternoon. In the east of the country, Meru, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Kitui, Machakos and Makueni are also expected to experience morning rain and afternoon showers.

The forecast calls for heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms in the western counties of Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma and Busia throughout the period. In Kisumu and Siaya, rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is expected on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira are expected to experience moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning from Monday to Thursday. In the Rift Valley, the counties of West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Baringo, Kericho and Bomet are also affected by rainfall.

The meteorological service forecasts sunny and dry weather in several coastal areas, including Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu. It also reports relatively low night-time temperatures in several regions. Nyandarua County is expected to record a minimum of 7°C on Thursday 12 November, while Laikipia could reach 11°C on Monday and Thursday. In the Rift Valley, minimum temperatures are expected to range between 10 and 15°C in Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet and Elgeyo-Marakwet.