Reports

Situation Overview Stability Ongoing short rains have had significant impact in reversing the drought stress in all parts of the district. The rains distribution was above normal in most areas. The upper belts of the plateau were also advantaged to have…

Situation Overview Heavy down pours have been received in the entire district for the month under review. The quality and quantity of browse and pasture had considerably improved following the on set of the short rains virtually in all the divisions. Most…

Situation Overview Environmental indicators. Pastures improved in the whole district. Rains were very good all over the district. Crops planted in Lamuria Rumuruti and Central division for the short rains was very good. Rural economy indicators. Prices of cattle have started going down as…

SITUATION HIGHLIGHTS The food security situation worsened further than that of last month. This was due to impassable roads that hindered the transportation of EMOP food and other items for commercial use. As a result almost all shops in the…

Situation Overview Moderate to heavy rainfall was received in most parts of the district by the close of the month. Water availability and accessibility for livestock, agriculture and domestic use improved compared to the previous month. Distance to and from watering…

Situation Overview: Pastoral and Agro-pastoral livelihood zones (Kirindon, Lolgorian and parts of Kilgoris & Pirrar divisions) These areas recorded about 10 rainy days on average, more than the previous month, well spread in time and space. The water situation for both…

Situation Overview Short rains continued to be in the entire district during the month. There was adequate water available in the district. Flooding of irrigated zone was experienced, and the total crop area destroyed was 1446 Ha & affected farm families were 15,…

Situation Overview In the month under review, there were recorded normal averages of short rains distribution in most parts of the district, thus it's has adequately recharge both water and vegetation availability. Livestock Marketing has slightly improved with price rates and sales…

Situation Overview The entire district received heavy-moderate rains through out the month which led to notable improvement in forage development. Most of the seasonal streams now flow with water, implying a reduction in distances to water points for…

Ref: OCHA/GVA 2006/0243 OCHA Situation Report No. 3 Floods - Kenya SITUATION Affected population 1. According to a recent WFP estimate, which is based on information from WFP field offices, over 700,000 people are affected and/or have been cut off by the floods.…