The impacts of the October to December 2023 short rains season, which is characterised by El Nino phenomenon, has been realised in all Arid and Semi-Arid counties.

Twenty (20) counties reported Normal drought phase in October. They include Baringo, Kilifi, Kitui,Kwale, Lamu, Marsabit, Mandera, Embu, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Wajir, Garissa, Makueni, Narok,Nyeri, Tana River, Turkana, Kajiado, West Pokot and Isiolo.

Three (3) counties including Samburu, Laikipia and Taita Taveta are in Alert Phase but positive impacts of the ongoing rains are reversing the drought situation.

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