By Ongaga Ongaga
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall advisory warning that intensified rains are expected in several parts of the country between May 7 and May 14, 2026.
In the advisory issued, the department warned that some areas could receive more than 20mm of rainfall within 24 hours, especially between May 10 and May 13.
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“The rainfall being experienced over several parts of the Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley, and Central Highlands including parts of the southeastern lowlands is expected to intensify,” the advisory stated.
According to the department, the heavy rains are expected to spread to parts of the northwestern sector before gradually reducing in intensity from May 14.
“The intensity is expected to peak between 10th and 13th May 2026 and spread to parts of the Northwestern sector,” the statement added.
Areas likely to be affected include Nairobi, Kiambu, Nyeri, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Embu, Meru, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Kisii, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Nakuru, Narok, Turkana, Samburu, Kajiado, Machakos and several other counties.
The department cautioned residents to remain alert for possible floods, flash floods and poor visibility during the period.
“Flooding may occur even in areas without heavy rainfall, particularly downstream,” the advisory warned.
Members of the public were further advised against walking or driving through moving water and avoiding sheltering under trees or near grilled windows during thunderstorms due to lightning risks.
“Those in landslide-prone areas, especially along the slopes of the Aberdare Ranges, Mt Kenya, and other hilly regions, should exercise extreme caution,” the department said.
The advisory was addressed to top government offices and emergency response agencies including the Presidency, Cabinet Secretaries, the National Disaster Operations Centre, Kenya Red Cross, county directors of meteorological services and the media.
The Meteorological Department said it will continue monitoring the situation and provide updates should there be any changes in weather patterns.
