Kenyans living in Central Kenya, West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley and some parts of the Coast, and Northern Kenya have been urged to brace for moderate to heavy rains this weekend.

🇰🇪 Breaking It Down

According to the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KEMSA), the aforementioned regions will experience moderate-to-heavy rains between Friday, May 15, and Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

In Central, heavy rains will occur in the counties of Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi and Nairobi, particularly in the afternoon through to nighttime.

While rains are expected to intensify on Friday and Saturday, the downpour has been projected to gradually reduce between Sunday this week and Tuesday next week, offering relief for the residents.

📌 What You Need to Know

In Western Kenya, the Rift Valley and Lake Victoria basin, the rains will occur in the counties of Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira , Trans Nzoia, and Baringo.

Other counties located in these three regions are Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia and West Pokot.

According to the weatherman, rain in these counties will mostly begin in the afternoon after a cloudy and sunny session during mid-morning.

While several parts of the country are expected to experience heavy rains, Kenya Met predicted sunny and dry conditions in the South-eastern lowland counties of Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado and Taita Taveta Counties as well as inland parts of Tana River County.

Besides the heavy rains, the meteorological department has also cautioned Kenyans, particularly those living in Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Nairobi Counties to brace for very cold nights for the next five days.

The Met department revealed that night temperatures in these counties would drop up to 10°C before gradually rising to 12°C for the last days of the forecast period.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke