The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD), under the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, has warned of intense rains expected to affect several parts of the country for the next 6 days.

In an advisory issued on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, KMD stated that the rains will kick off from Thursday March 19, until March 24, with an intensity of about 20mm.

The Meteorological Department further stated that although the intensity may reduce toward the end of this period, rainfall is still expected to continue over several parts of the country.

“The rainfall being experienced over several parts of the country is expected to more than 20mm in 24 hours from March 19th to 24th March 2026. The intensity is expected to peak between 20th and 23rd March 2026, before decreasing in intensity on 24th March 2026,” the KMD statement read in part.

“Although the intensity may reduce toward the end of this period, rainfall is still expected to continue over several parts of the country: in the Lake Victoria Basin, Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley, Highlands East of the Rift Valley (including Nairobi).”

‏The affected areas include counties in the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley and the Highlands East of the Rift (including Nairobi): Turkana, Samburu, Migori, Nyamira, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga, West Pokot, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay and Kisii.

Other counties are; Kericho, Bomet, Kiambu, Embu, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Laikipia, Tharaka-Nithi, Meru, Nairobi, Narok, Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, Taita-Taveta, Kitui, Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Garissa, and parts of Marsabit, Isiolo, Wajir, Mandera and the Tana River.

‏Residents in the affected counties are advised to be on the lookout for potential floods and flash floods, especially in areas where water appear without heavy local rain.

‏Authorities have also urged people to avoid driving through or walking in moving water and to stay away from open fields, trees and grilled windows to minimize lightning risks.

In landslide‑prone zones such as the Aberdare ranges, Mt. Kenya and other hilly areas, vigilance is mandatory.

‏the Meteorological department asserted that updates will be provided if conditions change. Citizens in the listed counties are encouraged to prepare for the expected weather and follow safety instructions to mitigate flood and landslide.