Kenya will experience mixed rainfall patterns during the March–April–May (MAM) 2026 long-rains season, the Kenya Meteorological Department has said. The Department said that several regions are projected to receive near-average to above-average rainfall while others face below-average totals. “Near-average to above-average rainfall is expected over the Lake Victoria Basin, the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Highlands East of the Rift Valley (including Nairobi), the Rift Valley, and parts of North-western Kenya,” the statement read. KMD said near-average to below-average rainfall is expected over the Southeastern Lowlands, Northeastern, and parts of Northwestern Kenya, while below-average rainfall is expected over the Coastal region. The department cautioned that despite expected rainfall amounts, the quality of the season may be affected by uneven distribution.

Source: The Star February 04, 2026 19:11 UTC