Reports

HIGHLIGHTS The last week of March marked the start of the long rains season (March to May) characterised by isolated heavy storms that caused heavy rainfall and flash floods in several parts of the country. At least 13…

1. Drought Situation Overview All the counties are categorized under the ‘Normal’ phase based on the range of environmental, production, access and utilization indicators monitored that fell within their usual ranges as result of good performance of…

Anticipatory Action (AA) is a tool to mitigate risks, by acting ahead of a predicted hazard to prevent or reduce the impacts on communities before they fully unfold. This study sought to understand how and when can…

By David Pertaub April 2024 This brief on water in the drylands of Africa will explore the critical importance of water governance not only for water access and maintenance of water infrastructure, but also the wider governance and…

Description Baringo County borders Turkana and Samburu Counties to the North, Laikipia to the East, Nakuru and Kericho to the South, Uasin Gishu to the South West, Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot to the West. It is…

Introduction The IGAD region, facing the critical issues of water scarcity and climate change, is advancing water security through the collaborative efforts of its member states. The Water Unit under the Agriculture and Environment Division spearheads this…

HIGHLIGHTS By July 2023, approximately 2.8 million people were food-insecure and in need of humanitarian assistance, down from 4.4 million people in February 2023. The number of children 6 to 59 months requiring treatment for acute malnutrition only…

As of December 2021, Kenya hosted 540,068 refugees and asylum-seekers, making it the fifth largest refugee-hosting country in Africa. Most of the refugees in Kenya are from Somalia, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo,…

Drought Situation Overview The range of environmental, production, access and utilisation indicators monitored by the national drought early warning system fell within their usual ranges following the good performance of the 2023 short rains season. Consequently, All…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ Generally, the month was sunny and dry save for moderate moderate rains that were received during the forth week mainly in the highlands. ▪ Vegetation greenness has shown some decline…