The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall alert covering large parts of the country, warning residents to brace for potential floods from Saturday, February 21, to Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Heavy rainfall can cause sudden flooding even in areas that might not have experienced significant rain, so preparedness is critical," Kenya Met Acting Managing Director Edward Muriuki said in a statement. Residents in Nairobi and surrounding counties are reminded to monitor updates from KMD through its website, WhatsApp channel, and FASTA-Ken platform. It emphasised that although the probability of heavy rainfall is moderate (33%–66% chance), the impact could be significant in flood-prone regions. Kenya has in the past experienced severe flooding following heavy rainfall, causing loss of life, property destruction, and disruption of transport networks.

Source: The Star February 20, 2026 19:15 UTC