Kenya Met Addresses Claims Of Heat Wave Spread Through Viral Alert
The clarification comes amid high temperatures being experienced in several parts of the country
Marvin Chege 
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has dismissed a heat wave alert circulating on social media, clarifying that the message did not originate from the department and warning members of the public against sharing unverified weather information.
In an official clarification, KMD acknowledged the widely shared alert and emphasised that it does not reflect the department’s position or forecasts.
Kenyans were urged to disregard the message and rely only on information issued through KMD’s verified communication channels.
Inside the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) headquarters. /KENYA METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT
"The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) would like to clarify that the heat wave alert currently circulating on social media is not an official communication from KMD. We are aware of the message and urge members of the public to ignore it," the weatherman stated in part.
The clarification comes amid high temperatures being experienced in several parts of the country, which have fuelled speculation online about an impending or ongoing heat wave. KMD has, however, explained that the prevailing conditions are typical for this time of the year.
According to the department’s temperature climatology, January, February, and March are historically the hottest months in Kenya.
The warmer-than-average temperatures currently being recorded fall within normal seasonal patterns and are consistent with KMD’s forecasts.
Weekly Weather Outlook
For the period between January 27 and February 2, 2026, Kenya Met forecasts predominantly sunny and dry conditions over much of the country.
Isolated light rainfall is expected in a few areas, including the Highlands east and west of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Coastal region, and parts of the south-eastern lowlands.
Average daytime temperatures exceeding 30°C are anticipated in the Coastal region, North-eastern and North-western Kenya, and parts of the south-eastern lowlands. Similar conditions are expected in sections of the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and Western Kenya.
At night, cooler conditions are forecast in several regions. Minimum temperatures below 10°C are likely in parts of the Central Highlands, the North and Central Rift Valley, Western Kenya, and areas around Mt. Kilimanjaro.
KMD has reaffirmed that it continues to monitor weather conditions nationwide and will issue official advisories where necessary.
The department has reiterated its call for the public to avoid spreading unverified alerts, noting that misinformation can cause unnecessary alarm.
"KMD will continue to monitor conditions and will issue official advisories as necessary through its verified channels. Members of the public are encouraged to rely only on official KMD information and avoid sharing unverified weather messages," added the statement.
