The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning for Kenyans to prepare for another week of extreme weather conditions.
The dire forecast, announced on Friday, July 26, indicates that the challenging weather patterns experienced over this week are set to persist.
Kennedy Thiong’o, Director of Meteorological Services, detailed the expected conditions. "Rainfall is expected to continue over parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Central Rift Valley, and Northwestern Kenya," Thiong’o stated.
The forecast for Saturday, July 27, predicts rain in various regions. The morning will see showers in a few places, followed by afternoon showers over high-ground areas in Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka, and Nairobi Counties. These regions can expect evening showers as well.
Sunday’s weather will mirror Saturday’s with cloudy skies breaking into sunny intervals in the morning, afternoon showers over high-ground areas, and partly cloudy conditions in the evening.
This pattern is expected to continue through Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with a chance of rainfall on Tuesday evening.
The Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, and the Rift Valley (including Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and West Pokot Counties) will experience rain in the morning, followed by showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening on Saturday.
Temperatures in these areas will range from highs of 30°C to lows of 8°C.
The department's weekly forecast also indicates that some parts of the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, the Southeastern lowlands, and the Rift Valley will experience night temperatures dropping below 10°C.
In Nairobi, temperatures will range between 10°C and 15°C, with similar conditions expected in Embu, Machakos, Kiambu, Narok, Taita Taveta, Makueni, and parts of Laikipia.
Certain regions, including Tharaka Nithi, Nyeri, Meru, and Kajiado counties, will experience temperatures between 8°C and 10°C. The maximum temperatures are set to reach 27°C.
The Coastal region of Kenya will enjoy sunny intervals with maximum temperatures of 29°C and minimums of 21°C on Saturday. However, Sunday will bring a drop in temperatures, with lows of 11°C and highs of 30°C.
