Source: Government of Kenya
Country: Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
- The county had a good pasture and browse condition. This was shown by the vegetation condition index (VCI)-3 month in the county for May 2015 was 47 which was an increase from 27 of April 2015, this is within the normal ranges across the sub counties.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
May 2015, livestock migration pattern was minimal and within the normal grazing routes to wet grazing areas.
The livestock body condition was good to fair (6) during the month was between value 5- 9 of normal range.
The Terms of Trade are increased from 35 kg of Maize to purchase a goat to 36 Kg.
However, this within the normal range.