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Laikipia County: Drought Early Warning Bulletin for July 2018

Countries
Kenya
Sources
Govt. Kenya
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Rainfall

  • In the month of July, heavy to shallow rainfall spanning 0-7 days was recorded across Laikipia. The rainfall was generally poorly distributed in terms of time and space.

Vegetation Condition

  • The Vegetation Condition Index (VCI) is above the normal range for the period, indicating a good state of pasture and browse condition across most areas.
  • The available pasture and browse is expected to last for at the least 2-3 months.

Production Indicators

  • There was no recorded livestock migration for the month.
  • Milk production per household was above the normal range at this time of the year.
  • The body condition of animals was within the normal range for the period.

Access Indicators

  • The terms of trade are above the normal range.
  • Milk consumption is within the normal range.
  • The return distance from water sources to grazing areas is also within the normal range.

Utilization Indicators

  • All within the normal range.