The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) in Kenya is responsible for managing and operating the Drought Early Warning System (DEWS), which provides timely and credible information on drought risks.

DEWS uses a combination of satellite imagery, ground-based monitoring stations, and other data sources to monitor key indicators such as rainfall, temperature, and soil moisture. This information is then analyzed and synthesized to produce monthly and seasonal forecasts and early warning alerts on drought risks.

The NDMA works closely with other government agencies, county governments, and stakeholders to disseminate this information to the relevant parties, including vulnerable communities, to enable them to take appropriate action. The NDMA also provides technical support and capacity building to enhance the effectiveness of the DEWS and ensure that it meets the needs of users.

By managing and operating the DEWS, the NDMA plays a critical role in enhancing preparedness and reducing the impact of drought on vulnerable populations in Kenya.

The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) in Kenya plays a key role in coordinating and participating in twice-yearly, multi-stakeholder national and county food security assessments. These assessments are critical in providing a comprehensive understanding of food security conditions in the country and identifying areas of vulnerability.

The NDMA works closely with other government agencies, county governments, and stakeholders to collect and analyze data on food security, including crop production, livestock conditions, and market prices. The results of these assessments are used to inform policy and decision-making at the national and county levels, as well as to guide the targeting of food security interventions.

The NDMA also provides technical support and capacity building to enhance the effectiveness of these assessments and ensure that they are conducted in a standardized and rigorous manner.

By coordinating and participating in these assessments, the NDMA plays a critical role in addressing food insecurity and reducing the impact of drought on vulnerable populations in Kenya.

The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) in Kenya publishes monthly bulletins that communicate the current drought status in the country.

These bulletins provide an overview of the drought situation, including rainfall patterns, vegetation conditions, and water availability. The drought status is categorized into five levels: Normal, Alert, Alarm, Emergency, and Recovery. The NDMA uses a combination of data sources, including satellite imagery, ground-based monitoring stations, and information from county governments, to assess the drought status and determine the appropriate level.

The monthly bulletins are disseminated to relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and communities, to provide them with up-to-date information on the drought situation. The bulletins also include recommendations for appropriate actions based on the drought status, such as water conservation measures, livestock management strategies, and food security interventions.

By publishing these monthly bulletins, the NDMA plays a critical role in enhancing preparedness and reducing the impact of drought on vulnerable populations in Kenya.

The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) in Kenya is responsible for determining livelihood zones and developing a drought vulnerability database. Livelihood zones are areas with similar ecological, economic, and social characteristics that determine the livelihood activities of the population.

The NDMA uses various data sources, including satellite imagery, field surveys, and population censuses, to determine livelihood zones and their associated characteristics. The drought vulnerability database is then developed by integrating data on livelihood zones with other socio-economic and environmental indicators, such as poverty rates, water availability, and crop production.

The database is used to identify and prioritize areas and populations that are most vulnerable to drought and other climate-related risks, as well as to guide the targeting of drought risk management interventions.

By determining livelihood zones and developing the drought vulnerability database, the NDMA plays a critical role in enhancing preparedness and reducing the impact of drought on vulnerable populations in Kenya.