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Kenya Meteorological Department

Also known as: Kenya MET · weatherman · Met Department · the department · the weatherman

Government meteorological agency that monitors weather patterns and issues rainfall and flood warnings across Kenya.

Has warned of heavy rainfall intensifying between May 8 and May 14, 2026, with Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley, Central Highlands, and Southeastern lowlands expected to receive more than 20 millimetres within 24 hours, raising risks of floods, flash floods, and landslides. Earlier forecasts also predicted high flood risk along the Tana River basin and advised a gradual easing of rains from mid-May.

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Deadly Murang'a landslides prompt relocation as rains intensify

The News

Heavy rains have triggered deadly landslides in Kangema and Mathioya in Murang'a county, killing at least one person and displacing approximately 200 households in the Ngutu area of Gitugi Ward. The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast intensified rainfall exceeding 20mm within 24 hours across several regions through May 14, prompting the government to urge heightened vigilance in landslide-prone areas.

Why it matters

Deadly landslides in Murang'a triggered by intensifying rains have killed residents and displaced hundreds, with forecasts warning of further heavy rainfall through May 14.

20 hours ago · Capital News →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Deadly Murang'a landslides prompt relocation as rains intensify

    Heavy rains have triggered deadly landslides in Kangema and Mathioya in Murang'a county, killing at least one person and displacing approximately 200 households in the Ngutu area of Gitugi Ward. The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast intensified rainfall exceeding 20mm within 24 hours across several regions through May 14, prompting the government to urge heightened vigilance in landslide-prone areas.

    20 hours ago · Capital News →

Yesterday

  1. Kenya Meteorological Department warns of heavy rainfall May 8-14

    The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall expected to hit Nairobi and 30 counties from May 8 through May 14, with some areas receiving more than 20mm of rainfall within 24 hours. The rains are expected to peak between May 10 and May 13 and could trigger floods, flash floods, poor visibility and landslides.

    7 May 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Kenya Meteorological Department warns rains intensifying May 8–14

    The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that heavy rainfall currently being experienced is expected to intensify between May 8 and May 14, 2026, with regions in the Highlands West and East of the Rift Valley, the Central Highlands and parts of the Southeastern lowlands likely to receive more than 20 millimetres of rainfall within 24 hours, raising fears of floods, flash floods, and landslides.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Kenya Meteorological Department guides climate planning nationwide

    The Kenya Meteorological Department plays a crucial role in planning and decision-making across different regions, helping Kenyans navigate varying weather patterns from dry seasons in Northern Kenya to wet seasons in the Mount Kenya region, affecting food security, transport systems, and quality of life.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Kenya Meteorological Department monitors weather patterns nationwide

    The Kenya Meteorological Department plays a crucial role in weather monitoring and climate analysis, helping Kenyans navigate varying weather patterns across different regions—from dry seasons in Northern Kenya to wet seasons in the Mount Kenya region—that affect food security, transport, and quality of life.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 1 May

  1. Heavy rains kill 10 people, damage bridges nationwide

    The National Police Service confirmed that ten people have died from heavy rains across the country, with seven fatalities in the Eastern region. The rains have also damaged two bridges in Kwale and Kitui counties and triggered a landslide in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, prompting emergency response operations.

    2 May 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Kenya Met predicts heavy rains to ease by mid-May

    Kenya's meteorological department forecasts that heavy rainfall will ease substantially from the middle of May, signalling the gradual end of the March-April-May long-rains season. Some regions including Central Kenya, Lake Victoria Basin, western Kenya and the Coastal region are expected to continue receiving below-average rainfall into June.

    1 May 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Heed flood warnings to prevent deaths and displacement

    Joseph Bonyo's opinion column urges Kenyans to take meteorological and humanitarian flood warnings seriously, noting that recent heavy rains have already caused deaths, destruction, and displacement in various regions including the Coast and North Eastern areas. He argues that warnings are life-saving advisories, not political statements, and criticizes the tendency to dismiss alerts as exaggeration rather than acting preventatively.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Heavy rains raise flood risks across Nairobi rivers

    Heavy rains are causing rapid water level increases in Nairobi's major rivers, including the Nairobi, Mathare, Ngong, Kamiti and Athi, placing nearby communities at risk. Authorities are urging residents in low-lying and riverbank areas to remain alert and prepare to evacuate if necessary.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Kenya MET warns of high flood risk along Tana River basin

    Kenya's Meteorological Department has warned of high flood risks along the Tana River basin between April 28 and May 4, with moderate to heavy rainfall expected over the next 7 days and water levels projected to reach 6.4m by May 2nd, exceeding the flood warning threshold of 5.0m.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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