• Authorities have mobilized county disaster management teams, urging residents near rivers, streams, and landslide‑prone areas to stay vigilant. Urban centres, flood‑prone estates, and informal settlements face heightened risk due to inadequate drainage.
  • Drivers are cautioned against slippery roads and poor visibility, while parents are advised to monitor children closely in flood‑affected areas.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory warning of heavy rainfall beginning Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3pm, lasting until February 25 at 6pm. The agency forecasts downpours exceeding 20–30mm in 24 hours, raising the risk of flash floods, transport disruptions, and low visibility.

The department has identified Nairobi, the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, the Lake Victoria Basin, and parts of the Coast as areas most likely to experience intense rainfall.

Heavy Rainfall Advisory by the Kenya Meteorological Department

Counties on high alert include Migori, Nyamira, Bungoma, Kakamega, Embu, Murang’a, Nyeri, Tharaka Nithi, Kisii, Narok, Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, Kericho, Bomet, Taita Taveta, Kitui, Kwale, Mombasa, southern Tana River, and Kilifi.

Authorities have mobilized county disaster management teams, urging residents near rivers, streams, and landslide‑prone areas to stay vigilant. Urban centres, flood‑prone estates, and informal settlements face heightened risk due to inadequate drainage. Drivers are cautioned against slippery roads and poor visibility, while parents are advised to monitor children closely in flood‑affected areas.

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The department stressed: avoid walking or driving through floodwaters, secure loose structures vulnerable to strong winds, and follow verified government weather updates.

“Flood water may appear in places where it has not rained heavily, especially downstream. People are advised to avoid driving through or walking in moving water or open fields,’ said the department.

Yet amid the warnings, farmers see opportunity. After weeks of erratic weather, steady rainfall could revive planting schedules and improve crop outlooks — provided floods remain contained. Agricultural experts note that regular showers can boost yields if managed well.

County governments will issue localized alerts based on rainfall intensity, reinforcing preparedness as the nation braces for another wet season. Readiness, officials insist, remains the most important factor in reducing harm and safeguarding lives.

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