The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has warned that heavy rains pounding the country will persist for the next five days.
An advisory issued on Wednesday afternoon indicated that the rains, which are expected to spread to drought-stricken parts of the Northeastern region that have remained dry for months, will subside by 1st March 2026.
“The current heavy rainfall of more than 20mm in 24 hours being experienced over several parts of the country is expected to continue from 25th to 28th February 2026 and likely to spread to parts of the Northeastern. The intensity is projected to decrease by 1 st March 2026 over the Southeastern lowlands, the Coastal region, and the Highlands East of the Rift Valley (including Nairobi)”, read the advisory.
However, heavy rainfall of more than 20mm within 24 hours is expected to persist over the Lake Victoria Basin and the Highlands West of the Rift Valley until 3rd March 2026.
The counties affected include: Migori, Nyamira, Bugoma, Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga, West Pokot, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Kisii, Kericho, Bomet.
Others are Kiambu, Embu, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Laikipia, TharakaNithi, Meru, Nairobi, Narok, Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, Taita-Taveta, Kitui, Kwale, Mombasa, Tana River, Kilifi and parts of Isiolo, Marsabit and Garissa.
At the same time, the weatherman sent an alert to residents in the 42 counties to be on the lookout for potential flash floods.
“Flood waters may appear in places where it has not rained heavily, especially downstream. People are advised to avoid driving through or walking in moving water or open fields and not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows to minimise exposure to lightning strikes. Updates will be provided promptly if there are any changes”, KMD advised.
