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The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts that many parts of the country will experience rainfall and cooler conditions through the coming week. Central and western regions (including Nairobi, the Rift Valley highlands and Lake Victoria areas)
Nairobi, Kenya — 2025-09-09 09:30 EAT. The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has issued a five-day forecast warning of heavier rains in western and central Kenya, with temperatures dropping to 7 °C in some highland areas. Northern and northeastern counties will remain hot and dry, while the coast will see mostly sunny skies with scattered showers.
What happened now: KMD forecasts rainfall from September 9–13 across Rift Valley Highlands, Lake Victoria Basin, Nairobi, Kiambu, and surrounding counties. Afternoon showers and evening thunderstorms expected in western Kenya.
Why it matters: Farmers, travelers, and county emergency agencies are urged to prepare for wet conditions and possible localized flooding.
Status: Active weather advisory in force through 2025-09-13.
Kenya often experiences short rainy spells in September ahead of the main “short rains” season in October–December.
Previous advisories this year noted below-average rains in northern Kenya and drought conditions in Garissa and Turkana.
Relevant agencies: KMD under the Ministry of Environment and Forestry issues forecasts and advisories.
Mandates: County governments handle local disaster preparedness, while the National Disaster Operations Centre coordinates responses to severe weather.
Next steps: Local disaster committees expected to brief farmers and road users by September 10.
KMD: “Farmers in western Kenya should harvest mature crops early to avoid post-harvest losses due to heavy rains,” said KMD Director David Gikungu, 2025-09-09 advisory.
County governments: Kiambu and Kisumu county officials announced temporary road safety patrols in flood-prone areas.
Farmers’ associations: Urged for early access to weather data to reduce losses.
Temperatures: Highlands nighttime lows to 7 °C; Nairobi lows 13–15 °C; Coastal highs 30–32 °C.
Rainfall intensity: 20–50 mm in 24 hours in western Kenya hotspots (Busia, Siaya, Kisumu).
Verification: Data from KMD 7-day forecast bulletin, weather radar, and ground stations.
Security/Economy: Flooding may disrupt rural roads and markets in western Kenya.
Agriculture: Maize harvesting in Uasin Gishu and Trans-Nzoia counties may be delayed by heavy rains.
Health: Standing water could trigger malaria and cholera risks in low-lying areas.
Will rainfall exceed flood thresholds in Kisumu and Budalang’i areas?
How will temperatures affect wheat harvesting in Narok?
Will power outages occur in storm-affected regions?
2025-09-09: Advisory issued by KMD for September 9–13 period.
2025-09-10–13: Peak rainfall days in western Kenya; daily monitoring continues.
2025-09-14: KMD to issue next five-day forecast.
Next update: September 14 forecast bulletin.
Signals: Satellite rainfall images; county flood alerts; road closure notices.
Editor’s note: Farmers should liaise with local agricultural officers for updated advisories.
Corrections: None so far.
