- The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a 24-hour weather forecast on Sunday, 25 October 2026
- Rainfall is expected across dozens of counties, from the coast to the Rift Valley and western regions
- Strong winds exceeding 25 knots are set to affect several counties, raising concerns for residents
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Nairobi - The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast warning of widespread rainfall and potentially dangerous winds across much of the country, valid from 9:00 pm on Sunday, October 25, through to 9:00 pm on Monday, October 26.
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According to the forecast, released at 3:00 pm on Sunday, rain is expected to fall across a broad stretch of Kenyan territory.
Coastal counties including Mombasa, Lamu, Kilifi, Kwale and Taita Taveta are among those listed, alongside northeastern counties such as Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit and Garissa. Inland areas are also affected, with Meru, Embu, Nyeri and Isiolo included in the outlook, as well as the capital, Nairobi.
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Western Kenya is set to experience some of the wettest conditions, with Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, Siaya and Kisumu all earmarked for rainfall. Rift Valley counties, among them Turkana, West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Baringo, Kericho and Bomet, are equally in line for showers.
The department has also flagged strong southerly to southeasterly winds, forecast to exceed 25 knots (12.5 m/s) over parts of Turkana, Marsabit, Mombasa, Tana River, Kilifi and Garissa counties. Residents in these areas are advised to take note of the elevated wind conditions.
Temperature readings across the country reflect the partly cloudy conditions anticipated for the period. Kisumu and Migori are forecast to reach highs of 30°C, while Nairobi is expected to peak at 28°C with a minimum of 16°C. Cooler conditions are projected for highland areas, with Kericho and Bomet recording minimum temperatures of 12°C.
Busia and Siaya are forecast to remain among the warmer locations overnight, with minimums of 19°C and 20°C respectively.
The general weather picture across most regions is described as partly cloudy with sunny intervals, though scattered showers and thunderstorms are anticipated in several areas throughout the forecast period.
Source: TUKO.co.ke