Weatherman predicts rains in Nairobi over the next 2 days
By Charles Ouma, February 25, 2026The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued an alert over the rains expected in Nairobi over the next two days.
In an update provided on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the weatherman noted that rainfall is expected over several parts of the Nairobi Metropolitan area.
Some areas are likely to experience heavy rainfall with the potential of floods that have become common whenever it rains heavily in the city.
The rains will be accompanied by isolated storms, with the weatherman predicting that this is likely to happen in the afternoons and early morning hours.
“Rainfall is likely over several parts of the Nairobi Metropolis. Some areas may experience HEAVY (>20mm) to VERY HEAVY (>50mm) rainfall within 24 hours, accompanied by isolated storms, especially during the afternoon, evening, and early morning hours,” Kenya Met stated.
Localised flooding
The weatherman cautioned residents to expect localised flooding, especially in low-lying and poorly drained areas.
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The notice added that temporary disruptions are also expected over the next two days.
“Residents should expect moderate to heavy rainfall, with a heightened risk of localised flooding and temporary disruptions, particularly in low-lying and poorly drained areas,” the notice stated.
The rains are part of the ongoing long rains expected in several regions across the country.
Long rains in the country
The weatherman confirmed the onset of long rains that will run from mid/late February through March, April, May and June.
“(KMD) has released an update on the onset of the March–April–May (MAM) 2026 Long Rains across Kenya. Rainfall received since mid-February has met the onset criteria in several regions, including western, central and highland areas,” the statement read in part.
Counties in Highlands West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, Central, and South Rift Valley of Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, West Pokot, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bomet, Kericho, Kisii, Nyamira, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisumu and Busia, Baringo, Nakuru, Western Laikipia and Narok are among those experiencing the long rains, which began in mid-February.
Others are Highlands East of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Embu, Meru, Kiambu, Nyandarua, and Eastern Laikipia.