In a weather advisory issued on Thursday, March 5, 2026, the department announced that the ongoing rains are expected to persist until Monday, March 9, 2026, with the heaviest downpours forecast between March 4 and March 7.
According to the forecast, regions likely to be most affected include the Lake Victoria Basin, Western Kenya, the Central Highlands including Nairobi, the South Eastern Lowlands, and the Coastal region. Residents in these areas have been urged to remain vigilant as the rains continue.
The meteorological department cautioned Kenyans to take extra safety measures during the heavy downpour.
Members of the public were advised to avoid crossing flooded roads, stay away from moving water, and remain alert to changing weather conditions that could pose risks to life and property.
The advisory comes at a time when many parts of the country have already started receiving significant rainfall, raising concerns about possible flooding, transport disruptions, and damage to infrastructure.
Meanwhile, the Kenya Meteorological Department has defended the accuracy of its weather forecasts following criticism from some members of the public.
Speaking during a television interview earlier this week, the department’s Director Edward Muriuki said that modern technology has significantly improved the reliability of weather predictions.
Muriuki explained that forecasting begins at the regional level where meteorological experts from 11 countries in the Greater Horn of Africa collaborate to develop broad weather outlooks. These forecasts are then refined at the national level and further localized to counties and wards.
He noted that the department has moved away from issuing general forecasts and can now provide more precise predictions that help communities prepare for severe weather events.
According to Muriuki, the improved forecasting system is part of global efforts to strengthen early warning systems and better protect communities from dangerous weather conditions.
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