Rainfall to continue in Nairobi and 4 other regions, ays Weatherman

The ongoing rains across the country are set to continue with the Kenya Meteorological Department predicting rainfall across five regions over the next 24 hours. In an update provided by the weatherman on Monday, February 23, 2026, rainfall currently affecting the Lake Victoria Basin, Western Kenya, Rift Valley, Central Highlands, including Nairobi and South-Eastern Lowlands, is expected to intensify. Light to moderate rainfall is expected in the Lake Victoria basin, with the counties of Siaya, Homabay, Kisumu, Migori and Busia that border the lake among those expected to receive rainfall. Western Kenya will also receive light to moderate rainfall, with Kakamega and Vihiga counties among those to be impacted. The weatherman issued a similar prediction for the Rift Valley, the Central Highlands, including Nairobi and the South-Eastern Lowlands. The light to moderate rainfall is typical for this time of the year, which also marks the onset of long rains in the regions. The rains will be accompanied by partly cloudy conditions with intervals of sunshine and thunderstorms. Residents are encouraged to plan their activities accordingly and take precautions in areas that may experience rainfall. Heavy rains alert Kenya Met issued a rainfall alert on February 20, 2026, predicting possible flooding over the following five days. “Residents are advised to remain alert for possible flooding, including downstream areas. Avoid walking or driving through moving floodwaters and open fields. Updates will be issued as conditions evolve,” read the alert. The alert listed Migori, Nyamira, Bungoma, Kakamega, Embu, Murang’a, Nyeri, Tharaka-Nithi, Kisii, Narok, Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, Nairobi, Kericho, Bomet, Taita Taveta, Kitui, Kwale, Mombasa, southern Tana River, and parts of Kilifi counties as areas of concern with the rains predicted to decrease in intensity after February 25, 2026. The rains came after a drought that was quickly evolving into a crisis, with both the government and aid agencies scrambling to come to the aid of those affected. Kenya Red Cross warned on January 28, 2026, that the country was facing a worsening drought crisis, with more than 23 counties already affected.