Kenya Met issues Sunday weather update as rains persist across the country
By Steve Ireri, October 25, 2025The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that the ongoing rains being experienced in several parts of the country are expected to persist and intensify from Sunday, October 26, 2025, continuing in most regions until Thursday, October 30, 2025.
In a statement issued by Acting Director Kennedy Thiong’o on October 22, 2025, the department noted that rainfall currently affecting parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley and the Highlands West of the Rift Valley is expected to intensify to more than 30 millimetres in 24 hours.
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The rains will spread to the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi, and parts of the South-Eastern Lowlands such as Machakos, Makueni and Kajiado counties.
The advisory, which remains valid from Thursday, October 23, 2025, indicated that heavy rainfall is expected to continue and extend to parts of the North-Eastern region from October 30.
This, according to the department, will mark the likely onset of the October–November–December (OND) short rains season over many areas of the country.
“The rainfall is expected to spread progressively across several regions and may lead to flooding, especially in areas that have already experienced heavy downpours,” the department said in its update.
Counties expected to be most affected include Kisumu, Homa Bay, Siaya, Migori, Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Nandi, Kericho, Bomet, Narok, Baringo, Nakuru, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot and Turkana.
Other areas likely to receive significant rainfall include Isiolo, Samburu, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Nairobi and parts of Machakos, Makueni and Kajiado counties.
Residents in all the mentioned areas have been advised to be on the lookout for potential floods and landslides, particularly those living along riverbanks, low-lying regions, and steep slopes such as those of the Aberdare Ranges, Mt Kenya, and the western highlands.
“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, open fields, and not to shelter under trees or near grilled windows to minimise exposure to lightning strikes,” the advisory warned.
The department classified the alert as having a medium urgency, moderate severity and a moderate probability of occurrence ranging between 33 and 66 percent.
It further stated that all updates would be provided promptly in the event of any changes in the forecast.
The Kenya Meteorological Department also urged all agencies to remain vigilant and work collaboratively to mitigate any negative impacts of the anticipated heavy rains, which could lead to flooding, road disruptions and damage to infrastructure.
“Residents in all the mentioned areas are advised to be on the lookout for potential 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, open fields and not to shelter under trees and near grilled windows to minimize exposure to lightning strikes,” the statement added.