Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
Rainfall report: Off-season rains were received in some areas of the County during the last week of February.
Vegetation condition; Pasture and browse condition is good to fair across the County.
Monthly Vegetation Condition Index (V.C.I) shows moderate agricultural deficit.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators; Livestock body condition is good in all the species with some being fair. Farmers within Saku are harvesting crops and are reporting a better harvest compared to previous season.
Milk production was within normal for the month.
Access indicators; Terms of trade is above normal favoring the pastoralists. Return distance to water sources is increasing but within normal ranges. Milk consumption has decreased compared to last month.
Utilization Indicators; malnutrition levels has slightly increased with 18.6% children less than 5 years at risk of malnutrition. Coping strategies index has slightly increased.