Reports

SITUATION OVERVIEW Most parts of the district received ample amounts of rain, though most weather stations recorded below Normal figures. Five functional rainfall stations recorded rainfall totalling well below their long-term averages, i.e., Lokori Hydrological station recorded (74.9mm), Lodwar MET Station…

Situation Overview The long awaited long rains started in some parts of the district during the month with some light showers at the beginning of the month being realized in some parts of the district. However, towards the end of…

SITUATION OVERVIEW Environmental indicators The rainfall amounts for the month of April were normal with good spatial distribution in the district There was good improvement in pasture availability and quality but below normal compared to a normal year Water situation remained good.…

SITUATION HIGHLIGHTS ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATORS Rainfall was received during period under review in all the divisions. Pasture and browse condition had slightly improved following the rains received in the month. There was no water stress reported in the entire district as most of the…

1 . INTRODUCTION On 23rd January 2006, the Kenyan ministry of health headquarters received reports of increased number of suspected meningitis cases and deaths in West Pokot district. The affected divisions were mainly Kacheliba, Alale and Kasei that borders the…

SITUATION OVERVIEW Environmental indicators The long rains season fairly continued on hilly parts of Mt. Marsabit, Kulal, Hurri hills and Ndoto ranges while lowland parts had inadequate amounts. All rain gauges read below normal averages. Pasture condition was slightly nourished with the prevailing…

(Kenya and New York: 30 April 2006): The United Nations Special Humanitarian Envoy, Kjell Magne Bondevik, arrived in Kenya today, the fourth stop in his tour of drought-affected countries in the Horn of Africa. In Kenya, 3.5 million people are…

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 183 countries. In Brief This Bulletin (no. 1/2006)…

SITUATION HIGHLIGHTS ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATORS Most of the pans impounded water, however, water tankering continued for few River Daua resumed flow due to rains in the up stream in the Ethiopian highlands and consequently more Agro-farmers irrigated their fields for subsistence, pastures and Rainfall…

Situation Overview ENVIROMENTAL INDICATORS A total of 54mm rainfall was received during the month that made some impact on the grazing resources. Forage quality is improving though quantity is insufficient. Water currently in use is Rivers, Traditional River wells, Pans and Dams, Boreholes,…