Reports

Foreword It is with humility and thanksgiving that we reflect on the year that was (Financial Year 2020), which was a busy time for the Board. It was the year when the COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmed the world…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction As part of the tripartite project, including the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Republic of Kenya and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), on ‘Support to Sustainable Development in Lake Turkana and its River…

Reporting Period: 1 January to 30 June 2021 Highlights • Kenya is facing a worsening drought situation due to the cumulative impacts of two consequent failed rains season. Over 1.4million people are facing food insecurity, and the number…

Drought indicators Rainfall Performance The month of June 2021 marked the beginning of the cold season with several parts of ASAL counties remaining dry. According to metrological department, most of ASAL counties received less than 50 percent of average…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ The County received light rains that were below normal and were mainly reported in the highlands. ▪ The county vegetation greenness condition was above the normal range (VCI-1Month; 38.48) and…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators Rainfall Report. The County largely remained dry and cloudy throughout the month. The outlook for July 2021 indicates that Wajir county is likely to experience generally sunny and dry conditions. Vegetation Condition:…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators In June, depressed rainfall was received. The temporal distribution was poor and spatial distribution was uneven across the livelihood zones. The vegetation cover index is at normal range, with an improving…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators June 2021 was characterized by sunny and dry weather conditions during the month of June 2021. Pasture and browse regeneration were below average across the livelihood zones. Surface water sources…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators The County did not experience rainfall during the period under review, however, cumulative rainfall for the period January to June 2021 accounted for 142 percent of the rainfall normally received…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators No rainfall was recorded in the month of June which was normal compared to the normal range of 80- 120%. Status of water sources was stable and within the normal…