Kenya Met warns of high-intensity rainfall in 3 regions, including Nairobi
By Cynthia Lodite, April 13, 2026The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of enhanced rain intensity over the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi.
In a Metrological report on Monday, April 13, 2026, the Weatherman confirmed that the Rainfall is expected to continue in several parts of the country.
However, with the enhanced rainfall intensity in select areas, the Meteorological Department has confirmed that the Northwestern regions shall experience sunny intervals, which are expected to prevail most of the time.
“Rainfall is expected over several parts of the country with enhanced intensity over the Highlands East of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi. Northwestern sunny intervals are expected to prevail most of the time,” Kenya Met stated.
According to the Met Department, moderate rain is expected particularly in Western Kenya, North-Eastern Kenya, South-Eastern Lowlands, Coastal region, Central Highlands, and South Rift Valley.
“Rainfall is expected to continue in several parts of the country, particularly in: North-Eastern Kenya, South-Eastern Lowlands, Coastal region, Central Highlands, South Rift Valley and Western Kenya,” Met announced.
Nairobi rains preparedness
Meanwhile, with the increased rainfall intensity expected in the Capital, Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja recently updated the public on the ongoing rainfall and the emergency measures in place to safeguard lives and property across the city.
Sakaja, in an official statement issued on Friday night, March 6, 2026, said that the Nairobi City County Disaster Management and Risk Department has fully mobilised all available resources and personnel to manage the situation.
At the time, Sakaja confirmed that the Green Army and technical teams from the Mobility and Works sector are deployed across all 17 sub-counties for emergency de-silting of drains and clearing waterways.
The County is working closely with KeNHA and KURA to ensure that major road arteries remain passable. KURA contractors have been instructed to carry out urgent mitigation work, including opening blocked drains, removing fallen trees, and clearing debris, to ensure the safety of both motorists and pedestrians.
“The ‘Green Army’ and technical teams from the Mobility and Works sector are deployed across all 17 sub-counties for emergency de-silting of drains and clearing of waterways,” he added.
“NCCG is working in close coordination with KeNHA and KURA to ensure major road arteries remain motorable. Specifically, all KURA contractors have been directed to be on the ground immediately to conduct urgent mitigation on their corridors. This includes opening up drainage blockages, removing fallen trees, and clearing debris to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians.”