The Kenya Meteorological Services Authority (KMSA) issued a forecast on Tuesday, 13 October, indicating that rain is expected in 38 counties over the coming seven days.

Counties listed in the forecast include Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo‑Marakwet, Embu, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kericho, Kiambu and Kilifi.

Additional counties slated for rain are Kirinyaga, Kisii, Kisumu, Kitui, Kwale, Lamu, Machakos, Mandera, Meru, Migori, Mombasa, Murang’a, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nandi, Nyamira, Nyandarua and Nyeri.

The forecast also covers Siaya, Tana River, Tharaka‑Nithi, Trans Nzoia, Turkana, Uasin Gishu, Vihiga, Wajir and West Pokot counties.

High daytime temperatures above 30 °C are expected in parts of Marsabit, Samburu and Turkana counties during the same period.

Conversely, Meru, Tharaka‑Nithi, Nyeri, Trans Nzoia, Taita‑Taveta and Kajiado counties are forecast to experience cold nights, with minimum temperatures dropping below 10 °C.

The outlook follows a safety advisory issued by KMSA after heavy storms struck Kisumu County on 8 October, urging the public to stay vigilant during the October‑December rainfall season.

KMSA advised residents to keep updated with official forecasts, avoid sheltering under trees during thunderstorms, and refrain from crossing flooded roads, waterways or low‑lying areas.

The authority also recommended that motorists and pedestrians limit travel in areas prone to flooding and postpone outdoor activities during heavy storms to reduce risk of injury.