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INTRODUCTION
The Kenya Joint Market Monitoring Initiative (JMMI) was established under the guidance of the Kenya Cash Working Group (KCWG). This initiative enables informed decision-making for cash-based interventions and facilitates a deeper understanding of market dynamics across Kenya's arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) counties. Since June 2022, the JMMI has been conducted quarterly, using standardised methods in collaboration with both local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
According to the October 2025 drought classification by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), 16 ASAL counties were classified under the ‘Normal’ drought phase, while the remaining seven deteriorated to the ‘Alert’ drought phase including Mandera, Wajir, and Tana River counties following the delayed onset of the October–November–December (OND) 2025 rainy season.⁴
Data collection for Q3 2025 was conducted between 16th September and 8th October 2025. This factsheet presents an overview of median prices and availability of essential food and non-food items (NFIs) in the assessed counties, along with an update on the cost of the Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB)¹ in these areas. Additionally, it offers insights into supply chains and vendors’ market perceptions.