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Biophysical Indicators (Environmental indicators)

• Below normal rains were recorded during the month under review.
• The state of water sources was normal at this time of the year.
• The 3-month Vegetation Condition Index (VCI) in July recorded above normal vegetation greenness as compared to the long term mean at this time of the year.

Production Indicators

• Livestock body condition remained good for all livestock species across the all livelihood zones.
• Milk production recorded a decreased in July.
• Harvesting of rain fed crops was recorded during the month under review.

Access Indicators

• Milk consumption recorded a decrease in July.
• The average household distances one way to water sources recorded a decrease.
• The average distance to water sources for livestock recorded some slightly increase compared to the previous month.
• The average food prices recorded a decrease during the month under review.
• The Terms of Trade were above the long term mean in the month of July.

Utilization Indicators

• The number of sampled children under five at risk of malnutrition in the County remained stable in July compared to the previous month.
• Significant number of sampled households recorded acceptable food consumption.