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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification*
Biophysical Indicators
• Generally the month was dry characterized by cold
cloudy days & nights and limited sunny days.
• The average three month Vegetation Condition Index
(3M_VCI) for Kilome, Kibwezi East and West was below
normal an indication of moderate drought.
• The forage condition was below normal across all the three
livelihood zones.
• Long queues and increased waiting time was witnessed in
water kiosks in the marginal mixed farming zones.
Socio-Economic Indicators
• Livestock body condition ranged from good to fair in the
Mixed farming livelihood zone and fair in the marginal
mixed livelihood zone attributed to the decline in fodder
and water.
Access Indicators
• Milk consumption was normal though low across all the
livelihood zones.
• Household return distances to water was above normal.
Utilization Indicators
• Terms of trade remained unfavorable.
• Percentage of children at risk of malnutrition was on an
increase at 8.4%