Reports

Biophysical Indicators (Environmental indicators) • The month under review recorded some rains above long term mean at this time of the year. • The state of water sources was good across the livelihood zones. • Average distance to water…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators July was a normal cold and dry month with no rains. Vegetation condition was above normal and water was adequately available and accessible for both livestock and domestic use. Production and Access…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ The month of July was characterized by intermittent cloud cover and sunny intervals. Strong winds continued in all parts of the county. Irregular light showers were also received. ▪ The…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators • The larger part of the county remained dry during the month, however few areas in ijara sub county received off season rains at an average of 35mm within dekad…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators Rainfall: No rainfall was recorded in both sub counties of Mbeere Vegetation Condition: The vegetation condition index dropped further during the month under review though it was above normal . Water…

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

KEY HIGHLIGHTS The good performance of the March-April-May (MAM) 2020 seasonal rainfall has resulted to high vegetation regeneration with all arid and semi-arid counties recording vegetation greenness values that are above normal ranges. Body condition of all species…

BACKGROUND The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Kenya stands at 17,975 as of 27 July 2020. The government of Kenya has enforced strict social distancing measures, temporarily shut down venues for large public gatherings and…

12 August 2020 – Youth-led organizations in Kenya have led efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Kenya by setting up facilities in informal settlements which have seen 1.5 million handwashes. The Executive Director of UN-Habitat,…

EHoA SITUATION OVERVIEW The number of persons infected with COVID-19 in East and Horn of Africa continues to increase with the disease now infecting over 67,000 people. Migrants, including Internally Displaced Persons (IPDs), and similar vulnerable groups…