Source: Government of Kenya
Country: Kenya
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification Biophysical Indicators
- Dry weather continued in most parts of the county similar to previous month with hot temperature coupled with dusty conditions prevailing in the entire month of July
- The Vegetation Condition Index (VCI) was 42 illustrating normal conditions but with a worsening trend for Tharaka north and Tharaka south sub-counties.
- The state of water sources was fair in the period under review attributed to the ongoing dry spell.
- The state of water sources was fair in the period under review attributed to the ongoing dry spell.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
- Migration of livestock from Gabartula (Isiolo County) to Kathangachini (Tharaka Nithi County) was reported in the period under review.
- Pasture and browse quality was fair across all livelihood zones coupled with on farm crops residue in the rain and Mixed farming livelihood zone. Livestock body condition was good to fair, which is Normal at this time of the year.
- Milk Production per livelihood zone was recorded at an average of 32 litres and consumption at 29 litres respectively in comparison to an average production of 32 litres and an average consumption of 24 litres.
- Terms of Trade (ToT) ratio were at 88 in comparison to an average of 77.
- Percentage of children at risk for malnourished whose MUAC was below 135mm was 7.1 for the period under review which was slightly below the average of 7.7.