- Kenya Meteorological Department issued a 24-hour weather forecast valid from 9:00 pm on October 21 to 9:00 pm on October 22, 2026
- Rainfall is expected across 21 counties, with Trans Nzoia and Nandi counties facing light showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon
- Strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots are forecast over parts of Turkana and Marsabit counties
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Nairobi - The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast covering conditions across the country, warning of rainfall in 21 counties and strong winds over northern Kenya.
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The forecast, released by Acting Director Edward Muriuki via the department's website at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, covers the period from 9:00 pm tonight through to 9:00 pm on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Counties set to receive rainfall
According to the department, rainfall is expected in Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Kakamega, Kericho, Kisumu, Siaya, Vihiga, Nandi, Bomet, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Homabay, Busia, Nakuru, Embu, Narok, Meru, Nyeri, and Nyandarua counties.
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Residents in Trans Nzoia and Nandi counties should prepare for light showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon hours, while those in Uasin Gishu county can expect light showers to be likely during the same period. Trans Nzoia is also forecast to experience light showers tonight before conditions partially clear in the morning.
Wind warning for northern counties
The department has flagged strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots, equivalent to 12.5 metres per second, over parts of Turkana and Marsabit counties. Residents and those travelling through the region are advised to take note of the elevated wind conditions.
Elsewhere, counties including Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Samburu, West Pokot, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Turkana are forecast to experience partly cloudy skies tonight, followed by sunny intervals through the morning and into the afternoon on Thursday.
Temperature highs are expected to vary significantly across the country, with Turkana recording the warmest conditions at a maximum of 37°C and a minimum of 27°C, while Elgeyo Marakwet and Nandi are forecast to be among the cooler counties, with minimum temperatures of 14°C.
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