By Andrew Kariuki
Kenyans have been advised to prepare for increased rainfall over the next seven days as the long rains season intensifies across several parts of the country, according to the latest forecast by the Kenya Meteorological Department.
The forecast covering the period between March 17 and March 23, 2026, indicates that rainfall will be experienced in multiple regions, with intensity expected to rise from Thursday and isolated heavy downpours likely in some areas.
Regions expected to receive rainfall include the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the South-eastern Lowlands, and the Coastal region.
The department warned that while rainfall will be widespread, some areas could experience heavy storms accompanied by thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoons and at night.
At the same time, parts of North-eastern and North-western Kenya, including counties such as Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Turkana and Samburu, are expected to remain largely sunny and dry, although occasional showers may occur.
Weather experts have also cautioned that high daytime temperatures exceeding 30°C will persist in several regions, especially in the Coast, North-eastern and North-western parts of the country.
In contrast, night-time temperatures are expected to drop significantly in some areas, falling below 10°C in parts of the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, the Central Rift Valley and regions near Mt. Kilimanjaro.
The forecast comes amid ongoing heavy rains that have already impacted several parts of the country, with authorities urging the public to remain alert and follow updates issued by the Meteorological Department.
