Reports

Situation Overview - In the course of the month the district experienced hot weather and some little showers towards the end of the month which marked the onset of the March-May long rains. Land preparations such as tilling and planting…

Situation Overview - The month was hot and dry with few days of showers being experienced in various parts of the district. - Cereal sales are within normal range in Kapenguria and Lelan. - Livestock sales volumes are within normal range whereas…

Situation Overview Agro-Pastoral Livelihood zone. (Tseikuru, Ngomeni, Kyuso, Mui, Mumoni, Nuu and Nguni) The first two weeks were extremely hot and dry. Third week and forth week were characterized by cloudy evenings. Three wet days were recorded during the month. Water…

SITUATION OVERVIEW During March 2007, the rainfall received across the district was below average. LODWAR meteorological station recorded a value of 18.7mm - this is lower than what had been recorded (29.2mm) during the previous month of February. It is…

NAIROBI, Mar 30, 2007 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Escalating clashes over fertile lands in Kenya's western district of Mount Elgon region have killed 137 people and forced tens of thousands more to flee from their home since December, the…

Over 45,720 people (7,620 families) have been displaced following the ongoing clashes in Mt. Elgon that erupted in late December 2006. 137 lives have been lost and over 110 people have been injured by bullets, panga cuts and burns…

The Kenya Red Cross Society's mission is to build capacity and respond with vigour, compassion and empathy to the victims of disaster and those at risk, in the most effective and efficient manner. It works closely with the International…

The first case of a rare zoonotic viral disease known as the Rift Valley Fever (RVF) was reported in Gurufa, Garissa, on 7th December 2006. The disease was almost simultaneously reported in Ijara, Wajir, Tana River and Isiolo districts.…

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 185 countries. In Brief Period covered by this…

Results from a series of recent food security assessments point to substantial improvements in food security across livelihood zones in Kenya. Cereal prices are declining after good long- and short-rains harvests, livestock prices have risen in…