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HIGHLIGHTS#### The number of COVID-19 cases have doubled in the last 21 days, bringing the total to 26,436 cases with 420 deaths, as of 9 August. All the 47 counties have now reported COVID-19 infections with Nairobi City…

By Kevin Mwanza, WSSCC Correspondent in Kenya Hand hygiene is the first line of defence in preventing the spread of disease in health care facilities. Yet, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), up to 90% of…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ June was characterized by minimal cloud cover, long sunny intervals and an onset of strong winds. No rains were received during the period under review. ▪ The county Vegetation Condition…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators A few places got some light showers in the first and second week of June. This was normal as the wet season ends in May. Vegetation greenness was above normal and,…

Biophysical Indicators (Environmental indicators) • The month under review recorded a decrease in amount of rainfall compared to the previous month. • The state of water sources was good across the livelihood zones. • Average distance to water sources…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ The month of June was dry in most parts of the county and this is normal. ▪ The vegetation greenness was above normal. Socio-Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators) Production Indicators ▪ Harvesting of food…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators ▪ Both the first and second dekads of the month received below-average rainfall. ▪ The vegetation condition index for June was significantly above normal for this time of the year implying…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators Rainfall: • Performance: the county received 4 to 12 days of moderate rains to light showers across the livelihood zones. The temporal distribution of the rains was fair to good whereas…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators • The County received below average off seasonal rainfall during the Month of June. • The vegetation condition Index (VCI-3Month) exhibited significant decrease of four percent compared to previous month. • The…

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators • Generally the month of June was cold and dry. • The vegetation greenness condition for the County was normal. • Quantity and quality of pasture & browse ranged from fair to…