Kenya Met issues 24-hour weather forecast, lists 18 counties to expect rainfall on Wednesday, October 14

• Kenya Meteorological Service Authority issued a weather forecast on October 13, 2026, valid from 9.00 PM to the following evening
• Rainfall is expected across 18 counties, spanning western, central, northeastern and coastal regions of Kenya
• Strong winds of above 25 knots are forecast over several counties, raising concerns for residents in affected areas

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi - The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority has issued a daily weather forecast predicting rainfall and strong winds across multiple counties over a 24-hour period beginning the evening of October 13, 2026.

The forecast, released at 3pm on October 13, covers the period from 9pm tonight through to 9pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Counties expecting rainfall

According to the authority, 18 counties are expected to receive rainfall during the forecast window. These include Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Nandi and West Pokot in the western and Rift Valley regions.

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Counties in the Nyanza region, namely Siaya, Kericho, Kisii and Nyamira, are also on the list, alongside Nakuru, Nyandarua and Meru in the central and Mount Kenya region. Northeastern counties Garissa and Wajir are included, as is Lamu along the coast.

Strong winds forecast over multiple regions

Beyond rainfall, the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority flagged a separate hazard for a different set of counties. Strong southerly to southeasterly winds, expected to exceed 25 knots (12.5 m/s), are forecast over parts of Turkana, Samburu, Marsabit, Garissa, Isiolo, Mombasa, Kilifi and Tana River counties.

Residents in affected areas should be mindful of the wind advisory, especially those involved in outdoor activities like fishing, transportation, and open-air trade.

The forecast covers Kenya from the far north to the coast, reflecting active weather systems across the country during the October short rains season.

Source: TUKO.co.ke