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Kenya Met Issues 5-Day Forecast

19 counties to face thunderstorms

October 30, 2026 2 min read
Kenya Met Issues 5-Day Forecast

A five-day forecast by the Kenya Meteorological Department indicates that 19 counties will experience thunderstorms, while six counties will remain dry.

The 19 counties at risk of thunderstorms are located in Rift Valley and western Kenya, with all of them expected to experience thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon.

On the other hand, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Turkana, Trans Nzoia, and Elgeyo/Marakwet are expected to stay dry throughout the forecast period.

Additionally, moderate rainfall is forecast in 18 counties on Saturday, with Nairobi expected to have sunny mornings and moderate showers in the afternoon.

Source: Nairobi Wire. AI-assisted summary.