The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority has predicted moderate to heavy downpours across multiple regions nationwide spanning the next five days, beginning Saturday, October 31 through November 4.
Precipitation is anticipated to continue across sections of the Coast, Central, Northern Kenya, Western, Rift Valley, and Lake Victoria Basin areas, according to meteorological updates.
Coastal areas including Mombasa and Lamu anticipate rainfall over the weekend and on Wednesday, whereas Kwale and Kilifi expect showers on selected days throughout the period.
Tana River is projected to receive precipitation on Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with Taita Taveta expecting similar shower patterns across multiple days.
Additional showers are predicted during the five-day window, featuring moderate afternoon precipitation anticipated for Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Central regional forecasts indicate Nyeri will experience moderate showers on Saturday and Tuesday, while Murang’a anticipates moderate rainfall on Saturday and Wednesday.
Kiambu County is likewise projected to receive moderate rainfall during weekend and weekday intervals over the upcoming days.
Western and Rift Valley locations, encompassing Bomet, Kericho, Kakamega, and Kisii, anticipate afternoon showers accompanied by thunderstorms throughout the entire five-day span.
Additional counties sharing this weather forecast include Narok, Nakuru, Laikipia, Samburu, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Baringo, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, Kisumu, Homa Bay, and Migori.
Southeastern counties anticipate precipitation on Saturday followed by subsequent rainfall events on Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
This meteorological outlook arrives amid heightened awareness surrounding the expected El Niño phenomenon, prompting advisory alerts and readiness protocols throughout the country as the October through December short rains commence.
The advisory follows heavy overnight precipitation that triggered flash flooding and severe traffic congestion throughout Nairobi alongside adjacent counties such as Kiambu, Kajiado, and Machakos.
Submerged roadways and obstructed drainage systems have subsequently disrupted transit into and out of the capital district, impacting primary thoroughfares including Waiyaki Way, Thika Road, Kiambu Road, and Mombasa Road.