Kenya Met Issues Weather Update-Isolated Rainfall To Hit Nairobi, Central Highlands

The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has released its weekly weather forecast for June 9 to June 15, 2026, indicating that while a significant portion of the country will remain generally dry, regional variations will bring localized rainfall to the highlands and coastal strip, alongside scorching daytime temperatures in the lowlands.

The forecast maps out a distinct climatic split between the agricultural highlands, the Indian Ocean coastline, and the expansive pastoralist zones of Northern and Eastern Kenya.

Rainfall Expected in Key Highlands and Coastal Counties

According to the meteorological advisory, sporadic wet spells will persist in regions encompassing the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, as well as the Kenyan Coast.

Residents in the following counties should prepare for intermittent precipitation throughout the week:

• Highlands East/West of the Rift Valley & Central: Nairobi, Kiambu, Murang’a, Nyeri, Meru, Embu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kericho, Kisii, Kakamega, and Bungoma.

• The Coastal Strip: Mombasa, Kwale, and Kilifi.

“Most parts of the country are expected to be generally dry. However, some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley and the Coast may receive rainfall,” the department stated.

Cool, Cloudy Blankets Over the Lowlands and Rift Valley

In contrast to the rainy zones, a combination of cool and persistently cloudy conditions is projected to take over the Southeastern lowlands, parts of the Rift Valley floor, and segments of Northeastern Kenya.

This weather pattern will primarily affect counties heavily reliant on pastoralism and livestock production, including Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Taita-Taveta, Kajiado, Narok, Baringo, Turkana, Samburu, Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera. The overcast skies are expected to provide temporary relief from direct solar radiation during the morning hours.

Scorching Heat: Temperatures to Cross the 30°C Mark

Despite the morning clouds, the Meteorological Department issued a high-temperature alert for several low-lying and arid regions, warning residents to brace for intense daytime heat.

Maximum temperatures are forecast to surge past 30 degrees Celsius, particularly in Northwestern Kenya, the Northeastern plains, the Southeastern lowlands, and parts of the Coast. Major urban centers and towns flagged for extreme daytime heat include:

• Lodwar (Turkana County)

• Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera

• Kitui, Makueni, and Machakos

• Voi (Taita-Taveta County)

Public health officials and agricultural experts advise residents in these high-heat zones to stay hydrated and manage livestock watering schedules efficiently as the dry spell consolidates across the northern and eastern frontiers.