El Niño rains will arrive from next week - Met
The Kenya Meteorological Service has announced the onset of the October-December rainfall season, with rains already beginning in several counties. Officials are urging farmers to consult local forecasts as the intensity and timing of the El Niño-related weather will vary significantly by region.
Why it matters
Accurate weather forecasting is critical for agricultural planning and disaster preparedness in Kenya, as El Niño conditions can lead to both beneficial soil moisture and potential flooding risks.
Anticipated Impacts of El Niño Rains in Kenya (October–December) Kenya has formally entered the October-December rainfall season, with the Kenya Meteorological Service warning of wetter-than-normal conditions in several parts of the country and releasing county-specific dates for the onset of the rains.
Acting head of the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority Edward Muriuki said rains had started in parts of 24 counties, including the Coast, western Kenya and the Rift Valley, and would continue spreading to other areas.
He said the remaining counties would receive the rains next week or the following week, with Turkana and Samburu expected to be the last to experience the onset in the third or fourth week of October.
Muriuki urged farmers to rely on detailed forecasts issued by county meteorological officials because the onset and intensity of the rains would vary across regions.
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