Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KEMSA) now says that several parts of the country are expected to receive rainfall this weekend as cool weather conditions continue across different regions.

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In its weekend weather forecast valid from May 23 to May 27, 2026, the weather department said rainfall is likely in parts of Central, Western, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and the Coastal region.

Counties in Western Kenya, Lake Victoria basin and Rift Valley, including Kisumu and Nakuru counties, are expected to experience showers and thunderstorms in a few places on Saturday afternoon.

Other counties in these regions include Siaya, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia and West Pokot.

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The weather department further noted that residents in Central Kenya, including Nairobi, Kiambu, Nyeri, Murang’a, Embu, Meru, and Nyandarua counties, should expect cloudy mornings with chances of afternoon and night showers.

At the Coast, including Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, and Lamu counties, showers are expected over a few places on Saturday morning before sunny intervals emerge later in the day, with additional showers likely from Tuesday through Wednesday.

However, the forecast showed generally dry and sunny conditions in the North-eastern, North-western, and South-eastern lowlands regions, including Turkana, Garissa, Wajir, Kitui, Machakos, and Kajiado counties.

Kenya Met also warned of very cold night temperatures i n several parts of the country, particularly in Central and Western Kenya.

Counties likely to experience the coldest nights include Nyandarua, Nyeri, Laikipia, Nairobi, Nakuru, Kericho, Nandi, and parts of Uasin Gishu, where night temperatures will range between 7°C and 13°C during the forecast period.

On the other hand, high daytime temperatures have been projected in the coastal and northern regions, where temperatures are expected to soar up to an average of 30°C.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke