Rainfall to persist across country, intensity rising from ThursdayRainfall will persist across the country this week, with intensity increasing from Thursday as the long rains gradually build toward their April peak. Areas likely to receive regular rainfall include counties in western Kenya and the Rift Valley such as Nandi, Kakamega, Bungoma, Trans-Nzoia, Uasin-Gishu, Kericho and Kisumu. In the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, including Nyeri, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru and Nairobi counties, rainfall is also expected, initially in isolated places before intensifying. Night temperatures in some highland areas could drop below 10°C, particularly around the Central Rift Valley and near Mt Kilimanjaro. These variations in rainfall and temperature will influence what crops farmers should plant and where.

Source: Daily Nation March 17, 2026 12:26 UTC