Kenyans stepping out on Thursday, November 12, 2026, are advised to carry umbrellas as the Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts widespread rainfall across Nairobi and 38 other counties, stretching from the Rift Valley and Lake Victoria Basin to Northern Kenya and parts of the Coast.
The latest daily weather outlook indicates rain and thunderstorms in counties including Bungoma, Garissa, Mandera, Wajir, and Marsabit, alongside dozens of neighboring regions.
Residents in Nairobi are experiencing a mix of sunny intervals and light morning rains in isolated areas, while the Central Highlands remain under mostly cloudy skies. Similarly, parts of Eastern Kenya—including Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Embu, and Machakos—woke up to cloudy conditions accompanied by a chance of light showers.
By contrast, the Coastal strip is enjoying bright conditions, with Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, and Lamu recording clear sunny intervals throughout the morning, while Tana River experiences sunny spells alongside isolated light showers.
Northern Kenya faces significantly wetter conditions from early in the day. Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, and Turkana are expected to experience moderate rainfall—defined by the weatherman as steady, noticeable rain measuring between five and 20 millimeters—accompanied by thunderstorms in several areas. Around the Lake Victoria Basin, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Kakamega, and Vihiga will see morning sunny intervals mixed with light rain and thunderstorms.
