Reports

NAIROBI, 31 May 2024 – Devastating floods and landslides have affected about 600,000 children across Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia [1] so far this year, with the number potentially climbing to as high as 1.5 million by…

HIGHLIGHTS Heavy rains and flash floods continued to cause damage and displacement across Eastern Africa, mainly in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, with nearly 1.6 million people affected, including 528 people who lost their lives and more than…

Description Kenya has been experiencing heavy rainfall during the March-May long rains season, leading to floods, flash floods, and landslides across 43 affected counties. Tana River, Siaya and Lamu Counties are among the most affected areas by…

Kenya at a Glance: 13 April to 17 May 2024 VITAL TRENDS From 13 April to 17 May 2024, ACLED records 72 political violence events and 46 reported fatalities in Kenya. Most events took place in Nairobi, which…

Notes Kenya has been experiencing heavy rainfall during the March-May long rains season, leading to floods, flash floods, and landslides across 43 affected counties. Tana River County is among the worst-hit counties by the floods, and 57…

KEY MESSAGES Despite the reception of humanitarian assistance, almost all (95%) of the households (HHs) continued to report needing assistance due to the October to December 2023 floods. Most (62%) of the cash transfer was used to…

In October 2023, Kenya was hit by severe flooding that lasted about two months, causing significant damage. The floods have resulted in the loss of at least 1,781 lives and the displacement of over 64,000 households. The…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ The county registered normal rainfall during the month under review. However, the rains were characterized by poor and uneven distribution in terms of time and space respectively. ▪ The county…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators • All dekads received significantly above average rains in May. • The vegetation condition was above normal.

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators Rainfall Performance: The month of April marked the peak of the rainy season over most parts of the county. Parts of the county experienced near normal rains while other parts…