The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KEMSA) has released a five-day weather forecast, projecting rain and unusually cold weather in several places between Saturday, July 4, and Wednesday, July 8.

🇰🇪 Breaking It Down

While some parts of the country are expected to remain generally dry, the weatherman said rain will continue in parts of the Rift Valley, Nyanza, Western, Central and Coastal regions.

The affected counties include Bungoma, Kakamega, Vihiga, Baringo, Bomet, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kericho, Nakuru, Nandi, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, West Pokot, Busia, Homa Bay, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nyamira and Siaya.

According to the forecast , these counties will receive rain consistently beginning in the afternoon for the five days, with morning rains expected in a few areas on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday.

📌 What You Need to Know

In the Central region, including Nairobi, Kiambu, Murang'a, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Meru, Embu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia and Tharaka-Nithi, the department said rainfall will be less widespread, but showers are expected in a few places.

The showers will mainly be experienced on Saturday, Tuesday through Wednesday, with most mornings remaining cloudy before giving way to sunny intervals and subsequently showers.

The weatherman further disclosed that the Coast is also expected to receive rainfall towards the second half of the forecast period.

Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa and the Tana Delta are forecast to experience showers over several places on Tuesday and Wednesday, with some nighttime rainfall beginning on Monday.

Residents in North Eastern Kenya, including Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit and Wajir counties, should also expect rainfall later in the forecast period.

Meanwhile, South Eastern counties such as Kajiado, Kitui, Machakos, Makueni and Taita Taveta will remain largely dry, although isolated showers may occur on Wednesday afternoon and at night.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke