Kenya Met Predicts Above-Average Rainfall in Over 30 Counties in October

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast above-average rainfall across more than 30 counties in October 2026.

According to the department’s October 2026 monthly forecast issued on Thursday, October 1, above-average rainfall with higher probabilities was likely in Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu and Mandera, as well as parts of Taita Taveta, Tana River, Garissa and Wajir counties.

Above-average rainfall was also expected in Makueni, Kajiado, Machakos, Nairobi, Kiambu, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi, Meru, Isiolo, Nyandarua and Nyeri.

The forecast further covered parts of Taita Taveta, Tana River, Garissa, Wajir, Marsabit, Laikipia, Nakuru and Narok counties.

Meanwhile, near-average to above-average rainfall was expected in Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kericho, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Nandi, Nyamira, Samburu, Siaya, Trans Nzoia, Turkana, Uasin Gishu, Vihiga and West Pokot.

Source: Nairobi Leo