Reports

Description of the Event Date when the trigger was met 21-03-2025 What happened, where and when? Kenya faced a drought that worsened considerably due to the failure of rains observed since the last quarter of 2024. The National Drought Disaster…

Key Messages The 2026 January-March lean season is expected to be particularly harsh, with northern and eastern pastoral areas being most affected. Extremely poor rainfall during the October-December 2025 short rains season, coupled with persistently above-average temperatures,…

INTRODUCTION As of the end of September, 2025, the total number of registered refugees and asylum-seekers in Kenya stood at 864,693. The majority were hosted in Dadaab refugee camp (51%), followed by Kakuma refugee camp (36%).4 To…

**Nairobi—**Over two million people across Kenya are facing worsening food insecurity following one of the driest October to December 2025 rainy seasons on record. The prolonged drought has led to rising rates of malnutrition, increased risk…

In December, WFP reached 1.7 million people with food and nutrition assistance, distrbuting 8,007 metric tons of food and USD 2.2 million through cash-based transfers. Together with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities, WFP also…

Key Messages The October-December short rains season has been among the driest on record, with cumulative rainfall only 30-60 percent of the long-term average across most areas (Figure 1). Consistent above-average land surface temperatures (0.25-1°C higher than…

KEY MESSAGES • Overall, households (HHs) were found to have a poor economic well-being, with many unable to meet basic needs or access essential services. At baseline, the average HH income of 6,002 Kenyan shillings (KES) was…

INTRODUCTION The Kenya Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI) was established under the guidance of the Kenya Cash Working Group (KCWG). This initiative enables informed decision-making for cash-based interventions and facilitates a deeper understanding of market dynamics across…

Key messages  Wajir County is experiencing worsening drought conditions following the poor performance of the October–November–December (OND) 2025 short rains.  The drought situation is currently classified at the Alert Stage on a worsening trend.  Approximately 80-90…

KEY MESSAGES • The majority of households were in need in 2025, with 99% of refugee households and 91% of host and affected households reporting at least one unmet need. Severe need was particularly high among refugees…