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Kenya Met Lists Counties Expected To Continue Receiving Rainfall Over The Next Five Days

BY Getrude Mathayo · November 6, 2026 12:11 pm

The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (Kenya Met) says light to moderate rain will fall in several counties from Saturday, November 7, to Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with thunderstorms in some areas.

The outlook was released on Thursday, November 5. Kenya Met advised the public to read it alongside the 24-hour forecasts it issues daily. “Light to moderate rainfall is expected in several counties,” the Authority said.

Nairobi will see showers in the afternoons and at night throughout the period. Daytime highs will sit between 25°C and 28°C, while nights will stay at around 16°C. By Wednesday, November 11, the city should get light rain in the morning, turning moderate in the afternoon and into the night.

Kiambu, Murang’a, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Machakos, Kitui, Embu, Meru and Tharaka-Nithi are also on the list for rain.

In Central Kenya, Nyeri can expect moderate afternoon showers on Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and lighter ones on Sunday and Monday.

Nyandarua will have light afternoon showers every day, with temperatures between 8°C and 23°C. Machakos will see on-and-off rain, mostly light showers in the morning and afternoon, before moderate rain that runs into the night on Wednesday.

The Western side of the country will be the stormiest. KMSA forecasts showers with thunderstorms in Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira.

Bungoma will have afternoon showers with thunder on all five days, and moderate rain on Monday. Kakamega will also get afternoon showers, with moderate rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday. Vihiga should see similar weather on Saturday and Wednesday.

In Kisii, Monday and Tuesday bring moderate showers with thunderstorms, and the rest of the week is lighter.

Nakuru will have light showers and thunder on Sunday, followed by moderate showers on Monday and Tuesday. Narok, Kericho and Bomet are also expected to get rain with thunderstorms.

Much of the Coast and Northeastern regions will stay fairly sunny, though a few areas may see isolated showers. Mombasa will have light morning showers on Sunday, November 8, with highs of up to 32°C. Kwale should get light rain on Sunday and Monday, and Kilifi on Monday and Tuesday.

In Tana River, light afternoon showers are likely on Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday, with temperatures reaching 36°C. Garissa and Wajir will see light morning rain on the same three days, while Mandera is set for sunny spells throughout. Turkana will be among the hottest places, with highs of up to 38°C.

 

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