Source: Government of Kenya
Country: Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
Rainfall report
- The total amount of rainfall in the livestock farming livelihood zone was 167.3 mm for a total of 17 rainy days and 401.1 mm for a total of 29 rainy days in the mixed farming livelihood zone.
- The Vegetation Condition Index (VCI) is 47.3 which is below normal.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators
- Livestock body condition was moderate compared to normal at this time of the year..
- Milk production was 15 percent below normal.
- There was no livestock migration.
- There were no livestock deaths associated with drought.
Access indicators
- Milk consumption was nine percent above normal.
- Return distances were shorter than normal although they had increased from last month.
Utilization Indicators
- The proportion of children at risk was slightly higher than normal.