The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning for continued occasional cold and cloudy conditions across several regions of Kenya for the next five days, from Friday to Tuesday. Very cold weather, with temperatures between 10°C and 12°C, is expected in the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the South-eastern Lowlands, and the Rift Valley.

• Affected counties include Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Nairobi, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado, Taita Taveta, and inland Tana River County.
• The North Eastern counties (Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo) and coastal counties (Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, and Kwale) are projected to remain warmer, with coastal temperatures between 20°C and 21°C.
• The Meteorological Department also warned of potential downpours in parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, mostly in the afternoon.
• Strong southerly to south-easterly winds exceeding 25 knots are expected over the Coast, South-eastern lowlands, and North-eastern and North-western Kenya.

A volcano erupted on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, spewing hot lava and smoke. This marks the twelfth eruption in the area since 2021, characterized by a fissure emitting lava flows with minimal warning.

• The eruption posed no immediate threat to populated areas.
• Experts suggest eruptions in this area could recur for decades or centuries.
• The island nation, known for its numerous glaciers and volcanoes, has experienced about a dozen eruptions since geological systems on the Reykjanes Peninsula reactivated in 2021.

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) recently seized uncertified roasted nuts, brown sugar, dog food, and animal feeds during a market surveillance crackdown in Karen, Ngong town, and Kiserian, Kajiado County. These products lacked the mandatory Standardisation Mark (SM), indicating they had not undergone essential compliance checks and pose significant health risks to consumers and livestock.

• Crackdown occurred on Friday, July 25, targeting uncertified goods.
• KEBS stated the confiscated goods were found unfit for both human and animal consumption.
• Consumers are urged to verify product authenticity by texting the SM code to 20023 or reporting suspicious products via the toll-free line 1545.