The Kenya Meteorological Department has dismissed a heatwave alert circulating on social media, saying the warning did not originate from the department.
The department said that the high temperatures currently being recorded in parts of the country are typical for the January–March period.
In a statement issued on Monday, the agency urged the public to disregard the alert, describing it as unofficial.
“The heat wave alert currently circulating on social media is not an official communication from KMD,” the department said.
“As shown in KMD temperature climatology, January, February, and March are typically the hottest months in Kenya, and the warmer-than-average temperatures currently being experienced are normal for this period and consistent with the forecast,” it added.
The department said it will continue to monitor weather conditions and issue advisories through its official channels when necessary, urging the public to avoid sharing unverified weather information.
In its latest weekly outlook for 27 January to 2 February, KMD forecast predominantly sunny and dry conditions in most regions, with isolated light showers possible in the highlands to the east and west of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley itself, the Lake Victoria basin, the coast and the south-eastern lowlands.
Daytime temperatures are expected to exceed 30°C in the coastal regions, north-eastern and north-western Kenya, and parts of the south-eastern lowlands, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and western Kenya.
In its forecast for January 27 to February 2, 2026, the department outlined the expected weather conditions across the country.
“Predominantly sunny and dry conditions are expected over most regions. However, light rainfall may be isolated in a few areas, particularly in the highlands to the east and west of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley itself, the Lake Victoria basin, the coastal region, and the south-eastern lowlands,” it said.
The forecast also indicates high temperatures during the day in several parts of the country.
“Average maximum temperatures above 30°C are expected in the coastal region, north-eastern and north-western Kenya, as well as parts of the south-eastern lowlands, the Lake Victoria basin, the Rift Valley and western Kenya,” the department added.
Kenya Met also noted that cooler night-time temperatures are likely in certain regions.
According to the department, average night-time (minimum) temperatures are expected to fall below 10°C in parts of the Central Highlands, the North and Central Rift Valley, Western Kenya, and areas near Mount Kilimanjaro.
