Also known as: KMSA
Kenya Meteorological Service Authority — forecasts rainfall and monitors El Niño risks, warning of enhanced rains across multiple regions through October–December 2026.
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9— Rainfall is expected across dozens of Kenyan counties over the next seven days, including parts of the Coast, North Eastern, Western, Rift Valley and Central regions, according to the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority. …
Kenya Met forecasts rain in dozens of counties over next seven daysThe Standard
… The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) says Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, and Mandera have the highest probabilities of receiving above-average rainfall this month, while parts of Taita Taveta, Tana River, Garissa and Wajir have also been placed in the same category. …
North Eastern, Coast regions put on high alert as October rains loomThe Standard
… Misiani a disaster risk management and anticipatory action expert at the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority, warned that the window for long-term mitigation has already closed and the country can only accelerate preparedness and anticipatory action before the rains intensify. …
Too late for mitgation as Kenya braces for El Nino rainsThe Standard
… 6, which Ruto assented to law on Tuesday, introduces a new remittance mechanism.It requires the Government to channel funds directly to beneficiary agencies including the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), Kenya Meteorological Service Authority …
How new law will increase cost of air travelCitizen Digital
… Collected fees are distributed among key state agencies to support infrastructure and safety, among them Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), Kenya Meteorological Service Authority, and the Tourism Fund. …
President Ruto signs four Bills into law to bolster governance, service deliveryCitizen Digital
… She urged for sectoral action plans that help to reduce risks while optimising the benefits adding that, “UNEP stands ready to work with the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority, Environment Ministry, and partners to strengthen further the link between seasonal forecasts and lo …
UNEP invests Ksh.4 billion to support Kenya’s climate actionThe Standard
Kenyans have only few weeks to prepare for the anticipated El Niño rains, with the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority warning that about 20 counties could begin receiving enhanced rainfall as early as September. …
Kenya has little time to prepare as El Nio rains loom nationwideThe Standard
Kenyans have only few weeks to prepare for the anticipated El Niño rains, with the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority warning that about 20 counties could begin receiving enhanced rainfall as early as September. …
Kenya has little time to prepare as El Nino rains loom nationwideCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 26 — Kenya is set for an enhanced October-December short rains season, with above-average rainfall expected across much of the country and prolonged wet spells likely to be accompanied by isolated storms, the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has f …
80pc of Kenya faces above-average rains, prolonged wet spellsCitizen Digital
… The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority has already indicated that the country may experience above-normal rainfall from October this year as a strong El Nino event forms up. …
EL Nino: Government maps out high risk countiesThe Kenya Meteorological Service Authority forecasts rainfall across 38 counties over October 9–16, including parts of the Coast, North Eastern, Western, Rift Valley and Central regions, though the agency cautioned that rainfall distribution will vary within counties and some areas may remain dry.
9 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority forecasts rainfall across 38 counties over October 9–16, including parts of the Coast, North Eastern, Western, Rift Valley and Central regions, though the agency cautioned that rainfall distribution will vary within counties and some areas may remain dry.
9 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Meteorological Service Authority has forecast above-average October rainfall for North Eastern and Coast regions, with Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, and Mandera among areas with the highest probabilities of enhanced rainfall.
5 October 2026 · The Standard →
A disaster risk management expert at the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority has warned that the window for long-term mitigation of expected El Niño-enhanced rains has already closed, and Kenya can only now accelerate preparedness and anticipatory action before the rains intensify.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto signed the Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Act, 2026, which changes how passenger service charges are collected and distributed to beneficiary agencies. The move follows October 2025 increases in charges on international tickets from $40 to $50 and domestic tickets from Sh500 to Sh600.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto assented to four Bills including the Public Finance Management Amendment Bill, the Air Passenger Service Charge Amendment Bill, the Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill, and the Trust Administration Bill. The Public Finance Management Amendment Bill is intended to strengthen accountability and oversight of government funds, create a standardized mechanism for grants to county governments, and introduce penalties for accounting officers who fail to implement assembly committee resolutions.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Nations Environment Program has invested US$32 million (Ksh. 4 billion) to support Kenya and other African countries in integrating climate information into environmental management and ecosystem-based adaptation, according to UNEP's Head of Liaison Office to the African Union Commission.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Meteorological Service Authority warns that about 20 counties could begin receiving enhanced rainfall as early as September, with western Kenya and the Rift Valley potentially seeing rains first, while most other regions expect the October-December short rains to begin between the second and fourth weeks of October.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority warns that about 20 counties could begin receiving enhanced rainfall as early as September, with western Kenya and the Rift Valley expected to see rainfall first, while most other regions anticipate the October-December short rains between mid-to-late October.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Meteorological Service Authority projects above-average rainfall across 80 per cent of the country during the October–December short rains season, with prolonged wet spells and occasional isolated storms expected across several parts of the country.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Government has identified 18 counties at risk of being affected by El Niño and mapped out areas exposed to flash floods, landslides, drought, disease outbreaks, and infrastructure damage. The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority forecasts an 81 per cent chance that this year's El Niño will be strong, with above-normal rainfall expected from October.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government has placed 18 counties on heightened alert ahead of a forecast strong El Niño expected from October, with an 81 per cent probability of occurrence and 97 per cent chance effects persist into early next year. Multi-agency emergency teams have been activated and vulnerable areas mapped across coastal, lake basin, rift valley and north-eastern regions to prepare for potential flooding, landslides, disease and displacement.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
United Green Movement Party leader David Maraga has accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of inadequate El Niño preparation, warning of a humanitarian and environmental crisis if urgent measures are not taken. He cited forecasts by the Kenya Meteorological Department, the World Meteorological Organization, and ICPAC projecting an intense El Niño event from October through early next year, with an eight-in-ten chance of rainfall surpassing the 1997 El Niño disaster.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Kenya Meteorological Service Authority and the Institute for Meteorological Training and Research have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen collaboration in climate science, research, capacity building and delivery of climate services to support farmers and policymakers across Kenya and Africa.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →