The Government of Kenya on Thursday released an early warning bulletin for Kwale County which shows that in August the district received normal rainfall.
However, the Government noted the vegetation condition for August was below average but on an improving trend.
“The state of water sources was declining and below normal for August, and harvesting was on-going in most parts of the mixed farming livelihood zone.”
However, insignificant harvests were realized in the livestock farming livelihood zone. Maize and legumes were in good condition in the mixed farming livelihood zone but poor in the livestock farming livelihood zone.”
The Government added: “Milk production was above seasonal ranges in August. Terms of trade (casual labour to maize) were below average implying decreased household purchasing power.
“Milk consumption was above average for August. Return distances to water sources for domestic use were above normal for August.”
The Government added that Kwale County’s food consumption score was 36.8 in August having remained stable in comparison with 34.6 recorded in July.
The reduced coping strategy index was 14.1 in August having remained stable compared with 13.7 in July.
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