The Kenya Meteorological Services Authority (KEMSA) has revealed that rains could soon subside in Kenya despite the ongoing heavy rains across several parts of the country.
In a statement on Friday, May 1, 2026, Kenya Met disclosed that the heavy rains experienced across several parts of the country are expected to reduce significantly by mid-May 2026.
The weatherman indicated that while the first week of May will continue to see heavy downpours in several regions, conditions are likely to improve in the second half of the month.
“The outlook for May indicates that the second half of the month is likely to be drier than average, implying the cessation of the March-April-May 2026 rainfall season,” Kenya Met stated.
According to Kenya Met, the final days of May are expected to be generally drier than average across many parts of the country, marking the end of the March-April-May long rains.
Despite that, not all regions will experience an immediate break from the rains, with areas such as Central Kenya, Western Kenya, the Lake Victoria Basin and the Coast expected to continue receiving rainfall into June.
However, according to the meteorological department, while these regions will continue receiving rain, the amount will be below average.
Kenyans have further been urged to remain cautious with the ongoing rains in the short term that are still likely to cause flooding, waterlogging, and disruptions to transport.
The authority further cautioned that the continued wet conditions may result in health risks such as waterborne diseases and malaria, especially in regions with poor drainage and sanitation.
Continued rains in regions such as Central Kenya, Western, the Lake Victoria basin, and parts of the Rift Valley are also expected to cause waterlogging and flooding of farms, leading to crop damage
“Expected heavy rainfall in the first week of May increases the likelihood of river overflows, flash floods and prolonged inundation in low-lying and downstream areas,” Kenya Met added.
