Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
▪ The county experienced dry conditions in most places with light showers in a few areas.
▪ The vegetation greenness was normal and declining.
▪ Forage condition varied between good to fair across the livelihood zones, with a declining trend.
Socio-Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
Production Indicators
▪ The crop condition was fair, with maize at maturity stage across the county.
▪ Livestock exhibited a good to fair body condition with no cases of unusual livestock migration and disease outbreaks.
▪ Milk production was within normal ranges.
Access Indicators
▪ The terms of trade were above the long term average.
▪ Milk consumption remained stable and within normal ranges and similar to long term average.
▪ The return trekking distance to water sources increased but remained within the seasonal range.
▪ The 20 litre water jerican retailed normally at 2-5 shillings at source and 10-20 shillings from vendors.
Utilization Indicators
▪ The percentage of children at risk of malnutrition was higher than the long-term average but although within the seasonal range and stable.
▪ The food security situation declined, with 49 percent of households under acceptable food consumption score.
▪ The proportion of households that employed stressed and crisis food-based coping mechanisms increased to 17.1 and 0.6 percent respectively.