/FILEThe Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall advisory warning that ongoing rains across several parts of the country are expected to intensify over the coming days. The rains are expected to peak between March 20 and March 23 before easing slightly on March 24. Areas expected to be affected include the Lake Victoria Basin, the Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley and Nairobi. Other counties likely to experience heavy rains are Kiambu, Embu, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Laikipia, Tharaka-Nithi, Meru, Narok, Kajiado, Makueni, Machakos, Taita-Taveta, Kitui, Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi and Garissa. Kenya Met said it would continue monitoring the situation and provide updates if conditions change.

Source: The Star March 19, 2026 06:00 UTC