Kenya set for a week of mixed weather, warnings issued
Cloudy and chilly weather will occasionally affect the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, South-Eastern Lowlands, and sections of the Rift Valley.
Kenyans should prepare for varied weather across the country this week, with rainfall, cloudy skies, high daytime heat, and cold nights expected, the Kenya Meteorological Department has said.
The forecast for September 2–8, 2025, indicates continued rain over the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, Western and Central Highlands, and parts of the Coastal Region.
Authorities warned that these conditions could disrupt transport and affect farming activities in the impacted areas.
Cloudy and chilly weather will occasionally affect the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, South-Eastern Lowlands, and sections of the Rift Valley.
Meanwhile, North-Eastern and North-Western counties are likely to experience daytime temperatures above 30°C, raising concerns about heat stress and water shortages in arid and semi-arid areas.
Nighttime temperatures are expected to fall sharply, with lows dipping below 10°C in the Highlands east of the Rift Valley, the Central Rift Valley, and areas surrounding Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Strong winds exceeding 25 knots (12.86 m/s) are also expected along the Coast, South-Eastern Lowlands, North-Eastern and North-Western Kenya, as well as over Kenya’s territorial waters.
The Meteorological Department said it will keep the public updated on any changes in conditions.
This comes days after the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) forecasted below-average rainfall between October and December, partly due to a developing weak La Niña. The rains are also expected to arrive later than usual.
ICPAC’s outlook indicates that most of eastern and northern Kenya will likely be hotter and drier than normal, while western regions could receive more rainfall.
The October–December short rains season contributes up to 70 per cent of annual rainfall in some areas, making it essential for crop production.
“Analysis of predictions from seven Global Producing Centres, tailored for the region, indicates an elevated likelihood of below-normal rainfall in OND 2025 across … eastern Kenya,” ICPAC said.
The forecast aligns with the World Meteorological Organisation’s warning that a weak La Niña is expected to reduce rainfall across the Greater Horn of Africa.
