The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KEMSA) has forecast light rains and continued cold weather in several parts of the country between Sunday, September 6, and Thursday, September 10.According to the five-day forecast published on Saturday, September 5, most parts of Kenya are expected to experience sunny and dry conditions, with rainfall likely in some counties.In the Coastal region, Mombasa and Kwale are expected to receive light showers on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, while Tuesday is forecast to have sunny intervals.Kilifi is forecast to receive light showers on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, with another chance of rain on Thursday morning, while Tana River will receive showers on Wednesday and Thursday mornings.Similarly, Lamu is expected to receive light showers on Sunday and Thursday mornings, while Taita Taveta will remain mainly sunny, with light rain possible on Wednesday afternoon.In the northern regions, Garissa is expected to receive light afternoon showers on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, with Marsabit forecast to remain sunny but could experience rain on Thursday morning.Parts of central Kenya could also experience isolated rains, with Tharaka-Nithi forecast to have light showers on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.Nyandarua, Embu, Kirinyaga and Nyeri are among the central counties also likely to record light showers, particularly this Sunday afternoon and Tuesday next week.The Rift Valley region counties of West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Kericho, Bomet and Uasin Gishu are also set to receive light showers on Tuesday afternoon after sunny morning conditions.In Western Kenya, Kakamega is forecast to experience light showers on Tuesday afternoon and Thursday afternoon, while Bungoma and Busia could receive light showers on Sunday and Tuesday afternoons.Beyond the rainfall forecast, the meteorological service also warned of continued cold temperatures in various parts of the country, particularly in Central Kenya.Nyandarua is expected to record the lowest night-time temperatures, with night temperatures of about 4°C on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, rising slightly to 5°C on Wednesday and Thursday. Other areas are also expected to experience cold nights, including Samburu, which could record a night temperature of 8°C on Tuesday, while Trans Nzoia may fall to 7°C on Thursday night.Machakos is expected to experience night-time temperatures of between 11°C and 13°C, while Narok could record temperatures as low as 9°C on Sunday night.Kajiado will experience night temperatures ranging from 10°C to 13°C, while Nairobi will record night temperatures of 11°C on Sunday, rising to 14°C on Tuesday before dropping to 12°C on Wednesday.
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