- The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority issued a daily weather forecast on October 15, 2026, covering 24 hours
- Rainfall is expected across 29 counties, spanning the Coast, Mt Kenya, Rift Valley, and western regions of the country
- Strong winds above 25 knots are also forecast over six counties, raising concerns for residents in those areas
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The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority has forecast rainfall across 29 counties over a 24-hour window beginning the evening of October 15, 2026, urging residents to prepare for changing weather conditions.
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The forecast, issued at 3pm on Thursday, October 15, 2026, covers the period from 9pm that night through to 9pm on October 16, 2026.
Counties set to receive rainfall
According to the forecast, showers are expected in a wide sweep of the country, touching coastal, central, and western regions. Counties listed include Lamu, Mandera, Marsabit, Embu, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Baringo, Laikipia, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, and Bomet in the Rift Valley.
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Western Kenya counties of Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, and Busia are also on the list, alongside Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, and Nyamira in the Lake region. A total of 29 counties are covered in the rainfall prediction.
County-specific forecasts indicate a mix of conditions, ranging from partly cloudy skies with sunny intervals to light showers and localised thunderstorms, depending on the time of day and location.
Strong winds alert for six counties
Beyond the rainfall outlook, the meteorological authority has flagged strong southerly to south-easterly winds for six counties.
Turkana, Samburu, Marsabit, Garissa, Lamu, and Tana River are all expected to experience wind speeds exceeding 25 knots, equivalent to 12.5 metres per second.
Residents in those areas, particularly those engaged in fishing, livestock herding, or open-field activities, are advised to take note of the wind advisory when planning outdoor activities during the forecast period.
The forecast comes as Kenya continues to navigate shifting seasonal weather patterns, with the short rains season typically setting in across many parts of the country during October and November.
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