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The Kenya Meteorological Department has projected that rainfall will continue in several parts of the country at the start of the week before easing into mostly sunny and dry weather.
According to the forecast covering December 30, 2025, to January 5, 2026, showers are expected mainly over the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, parts of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, sections of north-western and north-eastern Kenya, the Coast and the south-eastern lowlands.
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Kenya Met noted that some areas may experience isolated thunderstorms and occasional heavy rainfall during the early part of the week. However, weather conditions are expected to gradually improve, with dry and sunny conditions prevailing across much of the country as the week progresses.
Daytime temperatures are forecast to rise above 30°C in the Coastal region, north-eastern and north-western Kenya, parts of the south-eastern lowlands, the Rift Valley and Western Kenya.
Meanwhile, cooler nights are expected in several areas, with minimum temperatures dropping below 10°C in parts of the Central Highlands, the North and Central Rift Valley, Western Kenya and regions around Mt. Kilimanjaro.
The department has advised the public to keep up with official weather updates and take necessary precautions, particularly in areas prone to heavy rainfall or extreme temperatures.
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Separately, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has cautioned motorists and other road users to remain vigilant due to ongoing heavy rains and fog in some regions, warning that reduced visibility and slippery roads have increased travel risks.
NTSA urged drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians and cyclists to slow down, maintain safe distances, avoid overtaking in poor visibility and be cautious around flooded sections, especially in low-lying areas.
Earlier advisories indicated that moderate to heavy rainfall of between 20 and 30 millimetres could affect parts of the southeastern lowlands, the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin and the Coast, with conditions expected to ease from December 30.
Counties previously highlighted as high-risk areas include Migori, Homa Bay, Kisii, Narok, Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, Nairobi, Kericho, Bomet, southern Kitui, Taita-Taveta and Kwale.
