The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has urged Kenyans to brace for rains over the next five days, from Sunday, September 20 to Thursday, September 24, 2026.

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According to Kenya Met, the Coastal counties of Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu will see light rains, with Mombasa forecast to receive moderate showers on Sunday morning, afternoon and night.

Kwale is also expected to receive moderate rains on Sunday, followed by sunny intervals, while Kilifi will experience moderate showers from Sunday through Thursday.

At the same time, Tana River and Taita Taveta will also receive rain over the five days, with both counties expected to record light showers on Sunday and Monday.

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Embu is expected to experience more persistent rains , with morning rains on Sunday, moderate showers on Monday and light rains from Tuesday through Thursday.

Meanwhile, the Eastern lowland counties of Kitui and Machakos will receive light morning rains on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

In Central Kenya, Nyeri and Murang’a are forecast to receive rainfall throughout the period, while Nairobi and Kiambu will record light rains on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Other counties expected to receive rainfall include Tharaka-Nithi, West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Laikipia, Nakuru, Narok, Kajiado, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Kisii and Nyamira.

Kenya Met also warned of intermittent cold conditions in parts of Nairobi, Kajiado, Kiambu, Murang’a, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Wajir and Garissa during the forecast period.

Nyandarua is expected to record the lowest night temperatures, with the county's night temperature forecast to fall to 5°C on Monday and remain at around 6°C through Thursday.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke