The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a stern advisory warning of a significant weather event set to affect large parts of the country from Tuesday, April 22, through Monday, April 28. The notice, signed by Director David Gikungu, outlines the potential for heavy and sustained rainfall that may result in flooding, transport disruption, and increased risk to life and property.
The areas expected to be most affected include the Central Highlands among them Nairobi, Nyandarua, Kiambu, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, and Nyeri as well as Western Kenya, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Southeastern Lowlands, and parts of the Central and South Rift Valley. Residents in these regions should prepare for moderate rainfall at the start of the week, which is expected to intensify into heavy downpours as the days progress.
Additional counties such as Baringo, Kakamega, Busia, Siaya, Trans-Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, and Elgeyo-Marakwet are also forecast to experience persistent rainfall, with flood-prone areas particularly at risk. In the South Rift and Lake Region including Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, and Narok weather conditions may further complicate transportation and farming activities.
In some high-altitude areas, especially east of the Rift Valley and around Mt. Kilimanjaro, nighttime temperatures are projected to fall below 10°C, adding a cold front to the already challenging weather conditions.
The Meteorological Department is urging all county governments, emergency response agencies, and the public to remain alert. People living in flood-prone zones, informal settlements, and areas with poor drainage are especially advised to take precautionary measures.
This rainfall event, coming during the peak of the long rain season, poses a real threat to infrastructure, livelihoods, and safety. The Kenya Meteorological Department will continue to provide daily updates, but the public is strongly advised to monitor advisories, avoid crossing flooded roads, and report emergencies promptly to relevant authorities.
