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Biophysical Indicators
- The biophysical indicators show positive fluctuations above the expected seasonal ranges.
- 211.0 mm of rainfall was received in the month of October.
- The October VCI values for Baringo County are currently above normal ranges indicating normal vegetation conditions.
- The Water level in water pans is above normal at 5 (100%-70%).
Production Indicators
- The forage condition is good in both quality and quantity and on an improving trend. The situation remains stable with 10% of the Livestock currently accessing pasture and browse at their dry season grazing zones with 90% having moved back to their traditional grazing grounds.
- Livestock body condition is good with improvement across all livelihoods.
- Milk production is above normal given the prevailing weather conditions.
- No Livestock deaths were reported in Pastoral and Agro-Pastoral Livelihood zones.
Access Indicators
- Terms of trade still below normal range and unfavourable to pastoral livelihoods zones, attributed current fall in livestock prices.
- Distances to water sources for households are within normal ranges.
Utilization Indicators
- The number of under-fives at risk of malnutrition stood at 13%, which is below normal indicating stable trend.
- Occurrence of waterborne diseases is below normal across all subcounties.