Kenyans living in the counties of Nairobi, Kiambu, Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Meru, Embu, and Tharaka Nithi have been warned to brace for extremely low temperatures during the week, according to the latest update from the Kenya Meteorological Department.

In its weather update issued on Tuesday, the weatherman revealed that residents in the listed counties should expect sunny intervals and isolated showers on Tuesday and Wednesday.

However, from Thursday to Saturday, rainfall is expected, with showers likely to occur during the morning and afternoon hours.

Temperatures in these counties are forecast to drop to lows of 6 degrees Celsius, with highs of up to 26 degrees Celsius.