Nairobi and large swathes of Kenya are on high alert as the Kenya Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall continuing through March 9, 2026, with the most intense downpours expected to hit right now. According to the latest heavy rainfall advisory, showers exceeding 20mm in 24 hours are already soaking many regions and will intensify and peak between March 4 and 7 before easing across most areas by March 8.
The department has flagged nearly the entire country for risks of floods, flash floods, poor visibility and lightning strikes. Counties of particular concern include Turkana, Samburu, Migori, Nyamira, Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Vihiga, West Pokot, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Trans Nzoia, Nandi, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Kisii, Kericho, Bomet, Kiambu, Embu, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Laikipia, Tharaka-Nithi, Meru, Nairobi, Narok, Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, Taita-Taveta, Kitui, Kwale, Mombasa, Tana River, Kilifi, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa and parts of Wajir and Mandera. Parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, Western Kenya, Central Highlands including Nairobi, the Southeastern lowlands and the Coast are set to bear the brunt longest, with heavy showers persisting until March 9.
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