Africa-Press – Kenya. The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced that rainfall is expected to continue in several parts of the country at the beginning of the week.
This will happen before giving way to predominantly sunny and dry conditions, according to the weather forecast for the period from December 30, 2025, to January 5, 2026.
The rains are forecast over a few areas, mainly the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, parts of north-western and north-eastern Kenya, the Coastal region, and the south-eastern lowlands.
The Department noted that isolated thunderstorms and episodes of heavy rainfall may occur in some of these areas during the early part of the week.
Conditions are, however, expected to improve as the week progresses, with most parts of the country experiencing dry and sunny weather.
Daytime temperatures are projected to rise above 30°C in the Coast, north-eastern and north-western Kenya, as well as parts of the south-eastern lowlands, the Rift Valley, and Western Kenya.
Cool night-time conditions are expected in several regions. Minimum temperatures below 10°C are likely in parts of the Central Highlands, the North and Central Rift Valley, Western Kenya, and areas near Mt. Kilimanjaro.
The department has advised Kenyans to stay updated on the latest weather information through official meteorological platforms and to take necessary precautions, particularly in areas prone to heavy rainfall or extreme temperatures.
On Sunday, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) issued a safety alert urging motorists and other road users to exercise caution as heavy rainfall and fog continue to affect parts of the country.
In its statement, NTSA said the prevailing weather conditions have significantly increased risks on major roads.
“Ongoing heavy rainfall and foggy conditions are affecting some parts of the country, significantly heightening road risks due to reduced visibility and slippery surfaces,” the authority said.
“We strongly urge drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians, and cyclists to exercise extreme caution.”
NTSA has advised road users to slow down, maintain safe distances, avoid overtaking in poor visibility, and watch out for flooded sections, especially on low-lying roads.
The warning follows a Meteorological Department advisory indicating moderate to heavy rainfall of more than 20–30mm in several regions.
These include the Southeastern lowlands, the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin and parts of the Coast.
The weather is expected to intensify in several counties through December 29 before easing on December 30, according to the Met Department.
The areas of concern included Migori, Homa Bay, Kisii, Narok, Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, Nairobi, Kericho, Bomet, southern Kitui, Taita-Taveta and Kwale.
