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Crisis Severity0 Very lowVery high 5
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Impact0 Very lowVery high 5
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Humanitarian Conditions0 Very lowVery high 5
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Complexity0 Very lowVery high 5
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Access ConstraintsNo constraintsExtreme constraints
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Overview
In Kenya, prevailing dry conditions have led to the deterioration of livestock and crop productivity, above average food prices due to decline in supply, and the reduction of water availability. These factors have led to increased food insecurity, where the food insecure population has increased by 60% across the country since mid-May 2019. Some households are confronted with Emergency level (IPC Phase 4) food insecurity, primarily in eight counties across northern and northeastern Kenya: Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Marsabit, Turkana, Baringo, Tana River, and Isiolo. Current projections suggest that food insecurity will continue to worsen across Kenya, with 3.1 million people predicted in Crisis phase 3 or higher by October 2019 due to the pastoral lean season. Some improvements in food availability are expected alongside the short rains season, which normally lasts from October-December. However, poor households will likely continue to experience Crisis and Emergency levels of food insecurity through to January 2020. ?
Latest Developments
No significant recent humanitarian developments. This crisis is being monitored by our analysis team.
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