Kenya is bracing for intensified heavy rainfall over the next five days, from Friday, May 8, to May 13, 2026, with 34 counties placed on high alert for potential flooding.

• The Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts rainfall intensity to peak between May 10th and 13th, potentially exceeding 20mm within 24 hours in several regions.
• The alert includes warnings for residents in landslide-prone areas, particularly along the slopes of Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Range.
• A wide range of counties are affected, including Nairobi, Migori, Kakamega, and parts of Turkana and Machakos.