Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators (Environmental indicators)
January recorded a decrease in amount of rainfall.
The pasture and browse condition ranged from fair to good but a deteriorating trend expected across all livelihood zones.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators
Livestock body condition was good across all livelihood zones
Milk production slightly decreased in the current month.
Poor maize crop harvest recorded but cassava harvest was good.
Access indicators
The average distance to water sources by both households and livestock recorded an increase.
The terms of trade were unfavourable for the livestock farmers during the month as compared to the previous month.
A 45% of total milk produced was consumed at households while the rest was sold at average price of Kshs45.
Utilization indicators
The proportion of children at risk of malnutrition increased in the month under review and consequently increased the coping strategy index as household food security continued to remain poor