Attachments
Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
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The County received sufficient rainfall across all livelihood zones. The temporal and spatial distribution was good and even respectively.
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The vegetation index recorded was above normal range, with a stable trend across the livelihoods as demonstrated by the stability in the Vegetation Condition Index. All Sub-counties recorded above normal vegetation conditions. Forage condition is good.
Socio Economic Indicators (Impact Indicators)
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The livestock body condition is still good with stable trend across the County. Distance to water sources decreased.
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The terms of trade is favourable with an upward trend.
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Milk production and consumption at household level is stable and above the long term average.
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Majority of the households fell within the Acceptable Food Consumption Score as the Coping Strategy Index decreased.
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Nutrition status improved as the proportion of children ‘at risk’ of malnutrition fell within the normal range with a downward trend.