Reports

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ The rains received in July was 45.5% of the long-term average and was on a reducing trend with uneven distribution across the county. ▪ The vegetation condition for July was…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators Rainfall report. The month under review recorded 8.5 mm of rains with fair temporal and even spatial distribution. Amount recorded was below the long term averages at this time of…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ Period’s weather characterized by low day and night temperature with heavy to moderate cloud cover and few sunny hours. ▪ Vegetation had an above normal greenness condition. ▪ Forage availability was…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators • During the month ,some showers were received, mainly in the southern parts of the county, totaling 18mm. • The 3-month VCI for Garissa County has declined from 84 in the…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ The county did not experience any rainfall during the reporting month. ▪ The forage and browse conditions remain good to fair occasioned by the effect of the MAM season rains. ▪…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification The performance of March to May 2024 rainfall was above average triggering substantial improvement in environmental and majority of production indicators. The sentinel sites data indicated that the county is in…

Helen Young, Sophie Ochola, Anastasia Marshak, Elizabeth Stites, Achiba Gargule, Elijah Odundo, Ayane Ezaki, and Josue Awonon Child acute malnutrition remains high in northern Kenya, especially among older children (ages 3–5). Few individual- and household-level variables are…

CONTEXT • Kenya continues to face the adverse effects of recurrent climate shocks and disease outbreaks, which generate widespread displacement and humanitarian needs. Notably, above-average March-to-May 2024 rains and associated floods across Kenya resulted in at least…

Nairobi, August 21, 2024 – Kenya has made significant progress in developing a policy framework aimed at refugee and host community’s self-reliance, but they continue to face challenges in accessing services and improving their welfare. This…

What happened, where and when? The enduring conflict in the North Rift and South Rift regions, which has persisted for decades, has recently seen continuous attacks, particularly in Baringo, and spreading. The situation, characterized by intermittent periods…