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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
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The month of February was generally dry expect for light showers that were unevenly distributed.
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The vegetation greenness for the month was good as indicated by vegetation condition index of 48.31.
Socio Economic Indicators
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Livestock body condition is good for all species and animals are grazing in their normal grazing areas at this time of the year.
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Milk production was below normal and no drought related deaths were reported
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Crop condition is good.
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Terms of trade are favourable for Livestock Keepers and milk consumption is above the long term mean. Proceeds from sale of a goat could buy 114kg of maize
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The return distances to water sources were within normal ranges at 2.6km while the cost of water was normal at kshs 2 per 20litres jerry can.
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The percentage of children at risk of malnutrition as measured by mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) below 135mm was 5.1 below the long term mean of 9 percent.Coping strategy index (CSI) werewithin the normal ranges and mainly communities employed food coping strategies like reducing the size of meals.