Reports

It was termed a mild el nino and lived up to its billing! The October to December 2006 short rains in Kenya caused massive flooding uncharacteristically into January 2007. As a result, flooded rivers burst their banks and affected…

Situation Overview - Dry and hot weather prevailed throughout the month in the entire district. - The quality and quantity of browse and pasture had started to diminish as a result of the intense temperature forcing pastoralists to drive large satellite…

Situation Overview - The rain has just started late this month but its trace - Water was adequate and available in entire district. The main water source for the month of March was pan dams and bore holes - Pasture quality was…

Situation Overview No showers were received during the month in the District; this resulted to negative impact on the grazing resources and water sources. As a result of the dry spell quality and quantity of forage has deteriorated. Water availability for…

Situation Overview During the month of March 2007, dry weather condition prevailed in most parts of the district. However, erratic/scattered showers were received in upper Loitokitok (22.7 mm- 4 days); high potential areas of Ngong hills (31.2mm in 5 days),…

SITUATION OVERVIEW The food security situation is fair for the agro- pastoralists, and deteriorated among the pastoral, casual-waged labour and firewood/charcoal zones. This is due to continued closure of livestock markets in fear of recent outbreak of Rift Valley Fever. The…

Situation Overview. The district is still generally rated alert and the trend is leaning towards stress. Areas indicating worsening trends are those in the pastoral zone. Some erratic showers were reported in some parts of the district during the second dekad…

Situation Overview Relatively hot and dry weather conditions prevailed across the entire District. The rainfall commenced as from 12/3/2007 which was followed by a short dry spell extending towards the end of March. Maize threshing, land preparation and dry planting…

Situation Overview No rainfall was realized during the month. However, there were signs of heavy clouds mostly in the after noon. This is normal because the long rains are expected to start any time. High temperatures continued throughout the month…

SITUATION OVERVIEW The weather within the District was hot and windy for most part of the month. Slight showers were received on 21st March around the border escarpment but not in the pastoral areas. The vegetation remained dry and has…