- The Kenya Meteorological Department issued a 24-hour weather forecast covering counties across the western, central, and southern regions
- Rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in 18 counties, with strong winds forecast over Turkana, Samburu, and Marsabit
- Acting Director Edward Muiruri signed off on the bulletin, which covers conditions from Thursday night through Friday afternoon
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The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall across 18 counties over 24 hours beginning Thursday evening, October 22, 2026, with the bulletin valid from 9pm to 9pm on Friday, October 23.
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Acting Director Edward Muiruri issued the forecast at 3pm on Thursday, warning residents in western, Rift Valley, central, and southern Kenya to prepare for wet conditions.
Counties expecting rain
The counties flagged for rainfall include Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Kakamega, Kericho, Kisumu, Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Bomet, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Busia, Nakuru, Meru, Narok, and Kajiado.
Residents in these areas should anticipate disruptions, particularly those travelling or engaged in outdoor activities during the afternoon hours when light showers and thunderstorms are most likely.
The county-by-county forecast table indicates that most areas will experience partly cloudy conditions overnight before clearing into sunny intervals in the morning. Afternoon periods carry the highest risk of showers and thunderstorms across the listed counties.
Strong winds over northern counties
Beyond the rainfall warning, the department flagged strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots (12.5 metres per second) over parts of Turkana, Samburu, and Marsabit counties.
Residents and travellers in those areas are advised to take caution, as such wind speeds can affect road safety and outdoor activities.
The forecast covers a broad sweep of the country's most populated agricultural and urban zones, including parts of the lake region and the rift valley, where farming communities are likely to be most affected by the weather pattern.
Kenyans carrying out outdoor work or planning travel through the affected counties on Thursday are encouraged to monitor conditions closely and adjust plans accordingly.
Source: UGC
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