The Kenya Meteorological Department denied reports circulating on social media warning of a heatwave, saying it had not issued any such alerts.
The weatherman stated that the elevated temperatures being experienced in various regions of the country are usual for the January–March timeframe.
In a statement released on Monday, the agency advised the public to ignore the alert, labelling it as unofficial.
“The heatwave 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 stated that it will keep an eye on weather conditions and will issue advisories via its official channels as needed, encouraging the public to refrain from sharing unverified weather updates.
In its most recent weekly forecast for the period from January 27 to February 2, KMD predicted mainly sunny and dry weather across most areas, with the possibility of light showers in the highlands to the east and west of the Rift Valley, as well as in the Rift Valley itself, the Lake Victoria basin, along the coast, and in the south-eastern lowlands.
Daytime temperatures are anticipated to rise above 30°C in the coastal areas, northeastern and northwestern Kenya, as well as certain regions of the southeastern lowlands, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and western Kenya.
In its forecast covering January 27 to February 2, 2026, the department detailed the expected weather patterns throughout 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 southeastern lowlands,” it said.
“Average maximum temperatures above 30°C are expected in the coastal region, northeastern and northwestern Kenya, as well as parts of the southeastern lowlands, the Lake Victoria basin, the Rift Valley, and western Kenya,” the department added.
The Kenya Meteorological Service also indicated that cooler temperatures may be experienced at night in specific areas.
The agency stated that average minimum night-time temperatures are predicted to drop below 10°C in portions of the Central Highlands, the North and Central Rift Valley, Western Kenya, and regions adjacent to Mount Kilimanjaro.