Kajiado County: Drought Early Warning Bulletin for June 2018
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- Kenya
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- Govt. Kenya
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Drought Situation & EW Phase Classification
Biophysical Indicators
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Water is adequately available. Both surface and underground water sources were adequately recharged during the long rains season.
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The vegetation greenness was above the long term average for the month of June.
Production Indicators
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Livestock body condition was good and stable for all species; they are fat with smooth appearance.
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Household daily milk production was significantly below the long term average during this time of the year.
Access indicators
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The terms of trade were above the last three years average and expected to remain stable for the next three months.
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Milk consumption was low due to low production.
Utilization Indicators
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Most of the households were consuming acceptable diet.
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The risk of malnutrition for under-fives was above the long-term average with a declining trend.