Kisumu, Nairobi among counties set for rainfall in the next 7 days – Kenya Met
By Valerian Khakayi, September 14, 2026Kisumu and Nairobi are among several counties expected to receive rainfall over the next seven days, according to the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA).
The weekly rainfall forecast issued on Monday, September 14, 2026, places the two counties among several parts of the country likely to experience rainfall over the next seven days as Kenya steps up preparations ahead of the October-December (OND) 2026 rainfall season.
Other counties expected to record rainfall include Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kisii, Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, Nakuru, Nandi, Nyamira, Siaya, Tana River, Taita Taveta, Wajir and West Pokot.
Weatherman also noted that rainfall could also occur in other areas beyond those specifically listed in the forecast.
“Rainfall is expected in parts of Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kisii, Kisumu, Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nandi, Nyamira, Siaya, Tana River, Taita Taveta, Wajir, West Pokot and other areas,” Kenya Met stated.
Sunny intervals expected
Meanwhile, Kenya Met has forecast sunny intervals in parts of Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit, Samburu, Turkana and Wajir during the same period.
Wajir has been listed under both categories, with the meteorological service indicating that different parts of the county could experience rainfall while others are expected to have sunny intervals.
The forecast highlights the variation in weather conditions across different parts of the country during the seven-day period, with residents advised to follow updates from Kenya Met as they plan their activities.
Preparations for OND rainfall season
The weekly forecast comes as Kenya steps up preparations ahead of the October-December (OND) 2026 rainfall season.
Kenya Met has continued to issue weather updates to support early warning and enable Kenyans and relevant stakeholders to take precautionary measures ahead of possible weather-related hazards.
The meteorological service urged the public to use the forecasts when planning for the coming rains, particularly to protect lives and livelihoods.
Kenya Met noted that the window for preparedness is already open, encouraging communities and other stakeholders to take early action based on available weather information.
“As we prepare for the OND season, the window for preparedness is now. Use weather information to plan ahead, protect lives and livelihoods, and take action before hazards occur,” Kenya Met said.