Kenya Met issues weather update for Wednesday
By William Muthama, October 29, 2025The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a weather update for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, warning of widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across several parts of the country.
Residents are advised to exercise caution, particularly in regions prone to flooding and landslides.
According to the weatherman’s advisory issued on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the Highlands west of the Rift Valley, including counties such as Kakamega, Kisumu, Kisii, and Bungoma, will experience showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with breaks of sunny intervals in between.
Eastern Highlands counties, including Nairobi, Nyeri, Murang’a, and Kiambu, will experience similar conditions, with morning cloud cover giving way to intermittent rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
The weatherman had earlier issued an advisory warning that heavy rains would intensify from October 23.
Scattered showers continue
Northwestern counties, including Turkana and Samburu, are expected to receive light showers, while northeastern counties such as Marsabit, Garissa, Mandera, and Wajir will experience scattered rain and thunderstorms.
The southeastern lowlands, including Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui, will also see isolated rainfall and stormy conditions.
Coastal counties of Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, and Lamu will have partly cloudy skies with showers in some areas. Strong southerly winds of over 25 knots (12.5 m/s) are expected along the coast.
City temperatures forecast
City-specific forecasts include temperatures ranging from 15°C in Nairobi and Eldoret to highs of 35°C in Mandera and Lodwar.
Residents in Kisumu, Kakamega, and Kericho can expect highs between 23°C and 26°C, while Nairobi’s maximum temperature will reach 26°C with a minimum of 15°C.
“Showers and thunderstorms are expected over several places tonight, with rain breaking into sunny intervals tomorrow. Residents should exercise caution, especially in flood-prone areas,” the department said.
Those involved in outdoor activities were urged to plan accordingly, as rainfall may disrupt fieldwork and transport.