National Drought Management Authority Kajiado County Drought Early Warning Bulletin as at 28th February 2026
National Drought Management Authority (NDMA)
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Abstract: This early warning bulletin from the National Drought Management Authority provides a comprehensive drought monitoring report for Kajiado County as of February 2026. The document presents biophysical and socio-economic indicators including rainfall performance, vegetation condition index, livestock body condition, water access, food security status, and livelihood zone classifications. February 2026 recorded significant off-season rainfall of 101.8 mm (268% of long-term average), with the March-April-May season projected to be average with erratic distribution and dry spells. The county was in ALERT phase across all livelihood zones (pastoral, agro-pastoral, and mixed farming) with improving trends. Key impacts included moderate vegetation stress, adequate water conditions, declining livestock body condition (54% borderline, 15.4% thin), and 6.7% of households food insecure with 26.2% vulnerable to food insecurity. Hotspots identified in Kajiado South, West, and North sub-counties.