Attachments
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators (Environmental indicators)
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Insignificant amount of rainfall was recorded in February
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The pasture and browse condition ranged from fair to good but a deteriorating trend was observed across all livelihood zones.
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Average 3 month VCI was 50.68 a decline from the previous month.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production indicators
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Livestock body condition was ranged from fair to good across all livelihood zones
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Milk production decreased further in the current month.
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Poor maize crop harvest recorded but cassava harvest was good.
Access indicators
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The average distance to water sources by both households and livestock recorded a further increase.
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The terms of trade were favorable for the livestock farmers during the month as compared to the previous month.
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38% of total milk produced was consumed at households while the rest was sold at average price of Kshs48.
Utilization indicators
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The proportion of children at risk of malnutrition increased further
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The coping strategy index increased as household food security continued to deteriorate.