Kenya: Kajiado County Early Warning Bulletin For July 2015

Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification

Biophysical Indicators

• The six months cumulative rainfall (Feb 2015 – July 2015) was 574.8 mm compared to 218.9 mm.

• The water situation in the county was described as moderate.
  Production Indicators (Impact Indicators)

• Livestock migration was early (June compared to September)

• Cattle body condition was fair while that of goats and sheep was good.

• Milk production was 3.1 litres per day per household while consumption was 1.6 litres per day per household Access Indicators * The terms of trade were 62kg of maize per goat.

• Milk consumption was 1.6 litres per day per household.
  Utilization Indicators * Percentage of under-five at risk of malnutrition was 9.77%