Reports

FAO launches a project to protect staple food crops from devastating losses caused by the African Armyworm 15 June 2023, Naivasha, Kenya A new project launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)…

As highlighted in the recent UN Common Country Analysis for Kenya, agriculture is central to Kenya’s economy. The sector accounts for 65 percent of the export earnings and provides the livelihood (employment, income, and food security…

THE SITUATION IN KENYA The Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) region in Kenya is facing immense humanitarian needs following five consecutive below-average rainy seasons and, more recently, flash floods. Over 6.4 million people, including 5.4 million severely…

In Numbers 9,975 MT of food commodities distributed USD 4.38 million cash-based transfers made USD 106 million net funding requirements across all activities for the next six months (May-October 2023) 1.18 million people assisted in February 2023 Food Security Situation • The…

Drought Situation Overview The impacts of the March-April-May (MAM) rainfall season has been realised in the Arid and Semi-Arid counties with 4 counties reporting recovery phase while 17 counties reported normal drought phase situation as two counties…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Drought Phase: Normal-Stable Biophysical Indicators • The county received some rains in the month under review which was less in amount and intensity • The Vegetation greenness as depicted by the VCI was above…

FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Critical food security situation due to unprecedented multi‑season drought Mixed production prospects for 2023 "long‑rains" main season crops Above‑average rangeland conditions benefiting livestock Prices of maize at high levels due to tight availability and high fuel costs Critical…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ The rainfall receive was poor marking the cesstion of the Mam rainfall. ▪ Vegetation greenness was above normal. ▪ Forage condition was good to fair Socio-Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators) Production Indicators ▪ Maize at…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ The month’s weather pattern was characterized by cessation of rains in first week, high day time temperature and strong winds. ▪ Vegetation condition remained in severe vegetation deficit. ▪ Forage availability…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators • The county received an average of 14mm of rainfall received during the month of May 2023 which was below normal ranges for the month. • The 3-month VCI was 15.86…