Reports

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators During the month under review, sufficient rainfall was received across livelihood zones in August. The temporal and spatial distribution remained good across the livelihood zones. The vegetation cover index recorded was…

HIGHLIGHTS Following intense rainfall, multiple lakes and waterways in Kenya are at record-high levels, causing displacement and loss of livelihoods for surrounding communities. The desert locust situation has improved and only residual swarms are being reported in Samburu…

STORY HIGHLIGHTS Through the National Hygiene Program, the government offered a lifeline to more than 250,000 youth hurt by COVID-19 response measures The social protection program has transformed to provide sustainable work activities expected to last beyond life…

They call themselves the “Superstars” and are in their own little way helping Kenya tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. The women’s group in the lakeshore county of Homa Bay is making soap as part of a chama…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators The month of September was dry in most parts of the county and this is normal. However, the forecast indicates depressed October to December rainfall season. The vegetation greenness was above…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators Rainfall: Performance: the county received 2 to 6 days of moderate rains to heavy showers across the livelihood zones. The temporal distribution of the rains was fair whereas the spatial distribution…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Drought Phase: Normal- Stable Biophysical Indicators The county received off season showers during the month The Vegetation greenness as depicted by the VCI is above normal. The Water levels in most water sources are normal…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators The month of September was dry in most parts of the County and this normal at this time of the year. Pasture & browse condition ranged from good to fair across…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators Off season showers that were below normal as compared to the long-term average for the month was reported. 3-months Vegetation Condition Index for the month under review was 68.3 across the…

KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sunny and dry weather conditions experienced during the month of August accelerated drying up of water sources leading to increased distances to water sources for both livestock and domestic use. As a result, the average…