NAIROBI, KENYA — The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a forecast predicting light showers across Nairobi and several other regions within the country over the next two days.
In its daily weather update released Wednesday, the KMD indicated that Nairobi County and its surrounding areas can expect light to moderate rainfall from Wednesday through Thursday morning.
The weather agency has issued a caution, advising residents to be mindful of potential storms accompanying the downpours in certain areas.
“Been dry lately? Some rain is on the way this evening! 9am Wed 12 – 9am Thu February 13, 2025. Expect light (0-5mm) to moderate (5-20mm) rainfall in 24 hours, with isolated storms in some areas,” read the forecast.
While most of the country will remain dry, the KMD anticipates rainfall in the Highlands East of the Rift Valley and the South-Eastern Lowlands.
The Highlands East, encompassing counties such as Nyandarua, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, and Tharaka Nithi, can expect precipitation. Similarly, rainfall is likely in the South-Eastern Lowlands, including Kajiado, Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Tana River, and Taita Taveta counties.
Furthermore, the KMD issued a warning of strong winds, reaching speeds of 12.5 meters per second, in Northwestern Kenya (Nyandarua and parts of Laikipia) and Northeastern Kenya (Mandera, Wajir, and Garissa).
