Kenya
Nairobi, 21st November 2023 – The ongoing rains have displaced or severely affected the livelihoods and food security of over 120,000 people in Northern Kenya. Affected populations urgently need humanitarian assistance, with priorities being shelter and…
Kenya
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This summary presents the main findings from the qualitative study on VAC conducted to examine the shifts in children’s experiences of violence in Kenya from 2010 to 2019. The study explored VAC policies and guidelines…
Kenya
Urgent WASH interventions are required to address the risk of water-borne diseases spreading, such as Cholera, increased by the overflow of the few existing latrines and the lack of access to drinking water in Dagahaley. Basic assistance…
Kenya
HIGHLIGHTS • Rainfall continued to intensify in the Coastal strip, in some areas of the Central Highlands, Southeast lowlands, several areas of Northwest and Northeastern Kenya areas and spread to Nairobi and the western regions of the…
Kenya
Balambala sub-county lies in the arid heartland of Garissa County, Kenya – a region profoundly affected by the relentless grip of drought. The unforgiving natural disaster has not only dried the earth but also drained the…
Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators Rainfall Performance: Moderate to heavy showers & thunderstorms were reported in Nanyuki, Ol- Pejeta, Kinamba, Lokusero, Rumuruti, Sipili, Doldol and several other areas. Laikipia airbase rainfall station recorded highest weekly…
Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ The rainfall received in first dekad was slightly above average but below seasonal ranges in the second dekad. ▪ The vegetation condition for October was above average but with a slight deterioration. ▪…
Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ Month’s weather pattern was characterized by intermittent heavy cloud cover while several areas received rainfall such as Isiolo central, Garbatulla, Kinna, and Oldonyiro. ▪ Vegetation exhibited above normal greenness condition. ▪…
Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators • The short rains season began on the 23rd day of October, indicating a normal onset compared to the usual date of 21st October. The county experienced 40.60mm of rainfall…
Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators • The county received rainfall that was below normal and poorly distributed in terms of space and time. • The county vegetation greenness condition above normal range (VCI-3 Month; 79.39). • Forage…
