The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of moderate to heavy rains across several parts of the country this weekend, beginning Friday, August 8.
According to Kenya Met, the regions expected to receive rain this weekend include the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, the Rift Valley Region, the Lake Victoria Basin, and North Western Kenya.
In the Central Highlands, rains are expected in Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Nairobi counties.
Similarly, in the Lake Victoria Basin and Rift Valley regions, rain is forecast in Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, and Elgeyo Marakwet.
Other counties expected to experience a similar weather pattern include Kericho, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and West Pokot.
"Ongoing moderate (5–20mm) to heavy (>20mm) rains across the country. Scattered rainfall is being experienced and is expected to continue and intensify over several parts of the country," Kenya Met noted.
"Please stay informed and take necessary precautions, especially in areas prone to poor drainage, dust, or strong winds," the weather department added.
While most parts of the country were expected to receive rain, the meteorological department stated that parts of the south-eastern lowlands would remain cloudy and dry over the weekend.
Counties in the South-eastern lowland region are Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado and Taita Taveta Counties, as well as inland parts of Tana River County.
"Cold and cloudy conditions will persist intermittently over parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, South-eastern Lowlands, and the Rift Valley," the weather department added.
In the advisory, the meteorological department also warned of a possible drop in temperatures in some parts of the country, particularly in counties located within Central Kenya.
As per the outlook, temperature in the counties of Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Nairobi was expected to fluctuate between 10°C and 12°C.
Additionally, Kenya Met urged members of the public to prepare for strong southerly to south-easterly winds exceeding 25 knots over the Coast, South-eastern Lowlands, North-eastern, and North-western Kenya.
