Reports

Dubai, 2 December 2023 - Following the recent release of data confirming a sharp global decline in climate finance dedicated to adaptation efforts, the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and partners have today unveiled…

Key Messages The October to December short rains started on time across most of the country, with localized areas recording an effective start of the season 10 days early to 10 days later than normal. As of…

Background The Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) counties in Northern Kenya, who are emerging from four consecutive drought seasons are now grappling with the disastrous impact of heavy rainfalls and flash floods as a result of the…

What’s new? Ahead of the climate summit COP28 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates' presidency of the summit declared food systems and agriculture as vital for climate-resilient development. Furthermore, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ Rains continued steadily after timely onset and were enhanced across the county Vegetation greenness was within normal range. ▪ Forage condition was within the normal range. Socio-Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators) Production Indicators ▪…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators Rainfall report. The month under review recorded an average of 346mm which was above long-term average by 458.9 percent. Even spatial distribution was recorded with good temporal distribution. Vegetation Condition: The…

Drought Situation Overview Impacts of the October-December short rains season, which is characterised by an El Niño phenomenon and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole, have been realised in all Arid and SemiArid (ASAL) counties. Based on the…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ The rainfall received in both the first and second dekads was above average. ▪ The vegetation condition for November was above average with a stable trend. ▪ The state of water…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Drought Phase: Normal- Stable Biophysical indicators • The county received moderate to heavy rains during the month under review • The Vegetation greenness as depicted by the VCI is above normal • The Water levels…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators Rainfall: Marsabit Mountain and Moyale Township recorded cumulative rainfall amounts of 560.6mm and 370.5mm respectively. Additionally, rainfall for estimate for November is 220% of normal. Vegetation Condition: • The vegetation condition…