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NYERI (KIENI) COUNTY
2020 LONG RAINS FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY ASSESSMENT REPORT
A Joint Report of Kenya Food Security Steering Group1 and
Nyeri County Steering Group
July, 2020
1 Philip Muraguri – Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation and Rajab Obama - Ministry
of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives
Executive Summary
The multi-sectoral and multi-agency food security assessment exercise was conducted between
27th and 31st July 2020 by the Kenya Food Security Steering Group (KFSSG) and Nyeri County
Steering Group (CSG). The assessment covered the three main livelihoods namely the Mixed
farming and Marginal Mixed Farming livelihood zones. The main objective of rapid long rains
food security assessment was to develop an objective, evidence-based and transparent food
security situation analysis following the long rains season of 2020, taking into account the
cumulative effects of previous seasons, and to provide immediate and medium term
recommendations for possible response options based on the situation analysis.
The main drivers to the current food security situation are attributed to good rainfall
performance which has led to improved water access and agricultural and livestock
productivity. However, measures to contain COVID-19 pandemic led to closure of eateries
hence low demand hence to low traded volumes. The restrictions have also led to high cereal
prices. Outbreaks of LSD and FMD were also reported in the two sub-counties. However, the
COVID-19 pandemic has led to improved hygiene and sanitation through handwashing and
use of sanitizers, reduced cases of diarrhea, increased livestock herds due to reduced pressure
to sell livestock to take care of school fees and higher livestock prices.
The price of an average goat was Ksh. 4,750, in June, which was approximately 11 percent
above the five-year average of Ksh. 4,293. Above average goat prices are attributed to good
body condition and reduced pressure to sell goats for school fees as the schools reman closed
as part of measures to control COVID-19 pandemic. Pasture and browse conditions are good
all livelihood zones. Birth rates of sheep and goats have increased particularly in the Marginal
Mixed farming zone. All livestock species are in good body conditions. The return trekking
distances to watering points average 0.2-1.5Km in the Mixed Farming Livelihood Zone
compared to a normal of 1-3Km and 0.5-2Km in the Marginal Mixed Farming Livelihood Zone
compared to a normal of 1.5-4Km.
Most households are consuming 2-3 meals in a day with households in the Marginal Mixed
Farming Livelihood Zone having more dietary diversity. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to
reduced uptake of health services in the static health facilities and has also affected uptake of
nutrition services. The leading diseases during the season were Upper Respiratory Tract
Infections, diarrhoea and diseases of the skin for both under five populations and the general
population. The total cases of the three diseases have reduced compared to 2019.
According to National Drought Management Authority sentinel site data, 43, 54 and three
percent of households had Acceptable, Borderline and Poor Food Consumption score (FCS)
respectively, in July. The coping strategy index for the county has remained stable with the
month of July recording a mean rCSI of 4.67. The food security situation in the county is
expected to remain stable for next three months. Kieni is classified as Minimal (IPC Phase 1).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 1
1.1 County Background ..................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Objectives and Approach ............................................................................................. 1
2.0 DRIVERS OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY IN THE COUNTY ..................... 1
2.2 Current Shock and Hazards ......................................................................................... 2
3.0 IMPACT OF DRIVERS ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY ............................. 2
3.1 Availability ......................................................................................................... 2
3.1.1 Crop Production .................................................................................................. 2
3.1.2 Livestock Production ................................................................................................ 4
3.2 Access ............................................................................................................................. 8
3.2.1 Markets and Trade .................................................................................................... 8
3.2.2 Water Access and Availability .................................................................................. 9
3.2.3 Food Consumption Score (FCS) ........................................................................ 10
3.2.4 Coping Mechanisms ............................................................................................... 10
4.0 FOOD SECURITY PROGNOSIS ................................................................................. 14
4.1 Prognosis Assumptions ...................................................................................... 14
4.2 Food Security Outlook ....................................................................................... 14
5.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS............................................................ 15
5.1.3 Sub-County Food Security Ranking ........................................................................ 15
5.2 Ongoing Interventions ............................................................................................... 16
5.3 Recommended Interventions ...................................................................................... 19
5.3.1 Recommended Food Interventions .......................................................................... 19
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 County Background
Kieni East and West sub-counties are located on the Northern part of Nyeri County and lies on
the leeward side of Mt. Kenya. Nyeri County borders Laikipia County to the North, Nyandarua
County to the West (Aberdare Forest), Kirinyaga County (and Mt. Kenya Forest) to the East
and Murang’a County to the South. Kieni covers an estimated 1990.3 square kilometers out of
which only 1,026 square kilometers
are suitable for crop and livestock
production. The total population is
198,901 persons according to the
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
2019. There are three main livelihood
zones namely Marginal Mixed
Farming, Mixed Farming and Non-
formal employment accounting for
43, 34 and 16 percent of the total
population. The main source of
income in Marginal Mixed Farming
Livelihood Zone is sale of livestock
(sheep and cattle) accounting for 77 percent, while cash crop and food crop production account
for 67 percent of cash incomes in the Mixed Farming livelihood. Formal and informal wage
contribute to 23 percent of income while poultry production accounts for 10 percent.
1.2 Objectives and Approach
The main objective of rapid long rains food security assessment was to develop an objective,
evidence-based and transparent food security situation analysis following the long rains season
of 2017, taking into account the cumulative effect of previous seasons, and to provide
immediate and medium term recommendations for possible response options based on the
situation analysis. The multi-sectoral and multi-agency food security assessment exercise was
conducted between 27th and 31st July 2020 being coordinated by the Kenya Food Security
Steering Group (KFSSG). Technical experts were drawn from the departments of agriculture,
livestock, water, education and health and nutrition at the county level. The assessment was
covered the two main livelihoods of the county and sampling was done to ensure representation
of each of the livelihoods. Primary data was collected during the field visits at the County
where community and market interviews were conducted. Technical reports were also provided
by the sectoral technical members at the County level. Secondary data collected from the early
warning system was relied upon to provide trends for the different food security indicators. The
Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) protocols were used to classify the severity
of food insecurity and identifying the possible causes.
2.0 DRIVERS OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY IN THE COUNTY
2.1 Rainfall Performance
The onset of the 2020 March to May long rains occurred during the first dekad of March, which
was one dead earlier than normal. Besides the early onset, the two sub-counties were receiving
off-season rains between January and March, that had extended from the 2019 October to
December short rains season. The sub-counties had received a cumulative amount of 603.3mm
by the end of the first dekad of July as compared to the Long term (LTA) average of 364mm.
Spatial distribution was even with all areas receiving between 141 and 200 percent of normal
Figure 1: Proportion of population in various livelihood zones
43%
34%
16%
7%
Proportion of population in various livelihood zones
Marginal mixedfarming livelihoodzones
Mixed farminglivelihood zones
Non formalemployment
Formal employment
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rainfall. Temporal distribution was good.
Rains ceased during the third dekad of
June compared to the third dekad of May
normally.
2.2 Current Shock and Hazards
The main hazard contributing to food
insecurity in the two sub-counties are
measures that were put in place to
mitigate the spread of COVID-19
pandemic. Restrictions such as closure of
eateries have led to reduced demand for
livestock. The restrictions have also led
to high cereal prices. Outbreaks of
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) and Foot and
Mouth Disease (FMD) were also
reported in the two sub-counties.
3.0 IMPACT OF DRIVERS ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY
3.1 Availability
3.1.1 Crop Production
Kieni is short rains dependent for crop production under rain-fed areas. However, the 2020
long rains performed very well leading to improved agricultural productivity. The major crops
grown are maize, beans, Irish potato, cabbage, and onions. Generally, maize contributes about
90 percent to food and 10 percent to cash incomes. Beans contributes 60 percent to food and
40 percent to cash incomes while potatoes contribute 20 percent to food and 80 percent to cash
incomes.
Area under maize reduced by 13 percent compared to the LTA. Likewise, area planted under
beans and potatoes reduced by eight and 13 percent of LTA respectively. The decrease in area
planted was attributed to the off-season rains between the long rains and short rains as farmers
lacked adequate time to prepare land. The relay cropping into the long rains season and cool
season also prolonged the short rains season giving little chance for land preparations. Despite
reduced area planted, projected production is expected to increase significantly with maize,
beans and potatoes increasing by 169, 43 and 19 percent of their LTA respectively. The above
average production results from the fact that the County has been recording very low long rains
harvests in the last five years. The anticipated above average maize production is attributed to
good rains received and good soil moisture left over from the short rains season. Beans
production increased due to low pre and post-harvest losses as the rains ceased at maturity.
Despite higher production, beans and potatoes suffered from excess soil moisture during the
critical stages of podding and tuber expansion thereby reducing the achieved yields. More
yields are projected in the Mixed Farming Livelihood Zone compared to the Marginal Mixed
Farming Livelihood Zone due to prolonged spell of cool weather in the former.
Figure 2: Rainfall performance
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Table 1: Rain fed Crop production Crop Area planted
during 2020
Long rains
season
(Ha)
Long Term Average
area planted during
the Long rains season
(Ha)
2020 Long rains
season production
(90 kg bags)
Projected/Actual
Long Term Average
production during
the long rains
season
(90 kg bags)
Maize 3,570 4,100 50,040 18,600
Beans 3,330 3,600 18,520 13,000
Potatoes 4,330 5,000 490,250 410,760
Despite the relatively good season, movement restrictions due to Covid-19 pandemic
negatively affected production and trade in agriculture due to unavailability of labor as many
feared the contagious pandemic, layoffs in farms leading to loss of perishables, unavailability
of off-takers and minimized extension services.
Irrigated Crops
The main crops grown under irrigated area include cabbages, green maize and onions. Area
planted under cabbages, green maize and onions reduced by 16, 46 and 20 percent of LTA
respectively. Reduced area planted under beans was due to anticipated low prices as most
farmers target the short rains season when they fetch better prices. Area planted under onions
reduced due to high cost of onions seeds. However, production of cabbages, green maize and
onions increased by 12, 20 and 20 percent of LTA respectively.
Table 2: Irrigated crop production Crop Area planted
during 2020
long rains
season
(Ha)
Long Term
Average
area planted
during the long
rains season
(Ha)
2020 long rains
season production
(90 kg bags)
Projected/Actual
Long Term
Average
production during
the long rains
season
(90 kg bags)
Cabbages 524 624 20,960 18,720
Green Maize 125 234 1,500 1,872
Onions 200 250 1,600 2,000
Cereals stock
About 70 percent of pulses and 80 percent of cereals is being sourced from Meru and Bungoma
County while the rest is being sourced locally following good harvest during the short rains of
2019. At this time of the year, 90 percent of cereals is sourced from outside the County. Farmers
have higher stocks by 300 percent of LTA due to good harvests during short and long rains and
market purchases to ensure uninterrupted supply during COVID-19 pandemic. Millers equally
have stocked 500 percent higher maize stocks compared to LTA sourcing from both local and
external suppliers across the county in order to cushion them against corona effects. Traders
have slightly more stocks compared to LTA due uncertainties raised by COVID-19 measures.
Current maize stocks are expected to last for about 3 months in the mixed farming zone as
compared to normal situation when stocks get depleted before end of August. However, over
70 percent of households in the Marginal Mixed Farming Livelihood Zone have depleted their
stocks and are depending on market supplies. There were no stocks set aside for food assistance
and in the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) stores.
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Some of the hygiene guidelines being followed include hand washing and use of sanitizers
while entering shops and other stock centers, taking of body temperature, wearing of masks
and observing social distance.
Table 3: Cereal stocks
Commodity Maize Rice Sorghum Green gram TOTAL
Current LTA Current LTA Current LTA Current LTA Current LTA
Farmers 4,200 1,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,200 1,000
Traders 3,620 3,200 550 700 12 14 300 200 4,482 4,114
Millers 5,200 800 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,200 800
3.1.2 Livestock Production
The major livestock reared in the County are cattle, sheep, goats (both meat and dairy), local
poultry, bee keeping and pigs at a smaller scale. Proceeds from the sale of livestock and
livestock products contribute to about 50 percent and 70 percent of cash income in Mixed
Farming Livelihood Zone and Marginal Mixed Farming Livelihood Zone respectively. Most
of the cattle kept are crosses accounting for about 80 percent of the herd, with a few farmers
keeping pure breeds through adoption of breeding technologies. There is also a shift in the
production systems to intensive farming especially in the Mixed Farming Livelihood Zone
triggered by the diminishing land sizes and need for diversification to tap on other income
sources. Besides cattle, sheep rearing and poultry keeping have been big contributors to
household incomes especially during this period of Covid-19 outbreak, whereby households
sold some of their stock in order to get cash to buy food items and other necessities as they
have been easy to dispose as opposed to cattle. There has also been a shift from indigenous
chicken to keeping of improved breeds such as Kroiler, Rainbow and improved KARI Kienyeji.
COVID-19 pandemic affected the quality of concentrates as most millers could not access key
raw materials easily due to restriction of border movement. Other areas that were affected
included a slow down on vaccination, a halt in group trainings, farm visits and other extension
methodologies like field days. Milk consumption also went up by half a litre due to the presence
of more family members at home after closure of schools and the “stay at Home” directive.
Forage condition
Pasture condition was good across all livelihood zones and compared to the fair condition at
this time of the year. Both natural and improved pasture lands performed relatively well owing
to the rains that have persisted beyond the normal rainy season. The invasive weed (Notonea
petrea) that has aggressively been colonizing the natural pastures was equally slowed down by
the rains as it thrives during the dry period. The available pastures are expected to last through
the next three months in both livelihood zones as opposed to similar times in the previous years
when pastures get depleted in the month of September. The variation can be attributed to the
good rains that were experienced through the long rain season and cumulative effects of short
rain season that had performed equally well. Currently, there are no factors affecting access of
pasture and browse across the two livelihood zones. On the contrary, prices of hay and other
fodder materials have been relatively low making it affordable to farmers and particularly those
who had not established such feed materials on their farms. Currently, there is a lot of standing
hay in most farms especially in the Marginal Mixed Farming Zone due to lack of storage as
harvest from the previous season are still in store. The price of hay has reduced from the normal
Ksh. 200 to Ksh. 100-150 per bale.
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Browse condition is equally good across both livelihood zones compared to fair condition at
this time of the year. Browse is also expected to last through the next three months compared
to the normal two months. Napier and other fodder crops like maize that were planted for
livestock feeds are good in terms of quality and quantity hence boosting livestock feed reserves.
Most farmers are currently conserving Napier and other fodder crops in form of silage for use
in times of scarcity. It is also anticipated that crop residues will be in plenty once the crop in
the farms is harvested.
Outbreak of COVID-19 did not significantly affect access to pastures and browse, though lack
of finances to hire labour for grazing reduced on roadside grazing but fortunately the same
animals could access feeds at household level. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there has been
reduced pooled grazing as people minimize on the movement as advised by the ministry of
health, whereby men are usually hired for the job. Lack of finances to purchase feed
concentrates and minerals was reported among some farmers. However, this did not affect
production due to availability of alternative good quality and plenty of pasture and fodder
material. However, farmers who could afford the concentrates complained of poor quality and
poor performance of livestock productivity. Low access to concentrates could be attributed to
challenges of accessing raw materials from neighboring countries of Uganda and Tanzania by
the millers as boarders became hard to penetrate due to travel restrictions in an effort to slow
down the spread of COVID-19.
Table 4: Pasture and browse condition Pasture Browse
Liveliho
od zone
Condition How long to
last (Months)
Factors
Limitin
g access
Condition How long to
last (Months)
Factors
Limitin
g Access
Curre
nt
Norm
al
Curre
nt
Norm
al
Curre
nt
Norm
al
Curre
nt
Norm
al
Mixed
farming
Good Fair 3 2 Travel
restrictio
ns
Good Good 3 2 Travel
restrictio
ns
Marginal Mixed
farming
Good Fair 3 1 Good Good 3 2
Livestock Productivity
Body condition
The current body condition for cattle, sheep and goats is good across both livelihood zones.
This can be attributed to the current good pastures, browse and other feed resources like Napier
grass which performed relatively well through the season under review. It is expected that body
condition will remain relatively good for at least one more month. Body condition may
deteriorate to fair in the month of September due to expected fair condition of pastures and
browse. The prevailing body condition has contributed positively to food security with most
households recording an increase in milk production thus enhanced incomes particularly during
the current COVID-19 pandemic period.
Table 5: Livestock body condition Livelihood
zone
Cattle Sheep Goat
Current Normal Current Normal Current Normal
Marginal
Mixed Farming
Good Fair Good Fair Good Good
Mixed Farming Good Fair Good Fair Good Good
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Tropical livestock units (TLU)
The average TLUs in the medium income households has remained normal at 2.5 and 3.5 in
the Mixed Farming and Marginal Mixed Farming Livelihood zones respectively. Poultry
remains an important enterprise particularly to households in the Marginal Mixed Farming
Livelihood Zone where households are holding between 10-20 local birds for both income and
an important source of protein. At the onset of COVID-19 outbreak in Kenya, some households
in the Marginal Mixed zones sold between one and two sheep or goats in order to purchase and
stock food stuffs like pulses and cereals in anticipation of a possible lockdown. However this
did not affect the overall TLU per household across the two livelihood zones. But with an
increase in kidding and lambing rate, TLUs are expected to rise. Availability of livestock feeds
in adequate quantities played a big role in stabilizing the numbers as farmers had minimal
reasons to dispose their animals.
Birth Rates
Calving rate for cattle has been normal. However, birth rates of sheep and goats have increased
particularly in the Marginal Mixed Farming Livelihood Zone compared to normal. Improved
kidding and lambing could be attributed to improved body condition due to the adequacy in
good quality and quantity of feed materials thus triggering estrus periods in most of the small
stock and subsequent increased conception rates.
Milk Production, consumption and prices
Milk production in the Marginal Mixed Farming Livelihood Zone has increased to 4-5 litres as
compared to a normal of 2.5 litres. In the Mixed Farming Livelihood Zone, milk production
has also increased from the normal three litres to 5-6 litres per household per day. The rise in
milk production in both livelihood zones can be attributed to the adequate and quality livestock
feeds that were available in various types and forms and good body conditions among other
parameters throughout the period under review. Generally, milk production has been good and
relatively stable since November 2019. The performance of the last two rain seasons has been
good leading to a relatively constant supply of feed materials and thus stabilizing milk
availability. A litre of milk is being sold to processors at Ksh. 27-30 across the two livelihood
zones which is within the normal range. Middle men are selling milk at Ksh 40-50 per litre.
Milk consumption increased by about half a litre across both livelihood zones ranging between
1.5 and two litres in the Mixed Farming zone and 1.5 in the Marginal Mixed farming zones.
Normally, households consume 1.2 and 0.8 litres in Mixed Farming and Marginal Mixed
farming zone respectively. Improved milk consumption can be attributed to presence of more
family members at home after schools were closed and the “stay at Home” directive to reduce
the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. Outbreak of Covid-19 caused a shortage in finances for
purchase of feed concentrates. However, milk production, consumption and availability have
remained the same due to availability of quality pastures and adequate fodders through the
period.
Table 6: Milk production, consumption and farm gate prices Livelihood zone Milk Production
(Litres) /Household
Milk consumption
(Litres) per Household
Prices (Ksh)/Litre
Current LTA Current LTA Current LTA
Marginal Mixed farming 4.5 2.5 1.5 0.8 27-30 27-30
Mixed farming 5-6 3 1.5-2 1.2 27-30 27-30
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Migration
Currently, there is no migration of livestock both in and out of the two livelihood zones. Besides
the normal roadside grazing which reduced significantly, most livestock are feeding around the
homesteads. There was also reduced interaction of people due to the Covid-19 outbreak and
lack of finances to hire pooled grazing labor also meant a reduction of animals that were going
out for roadside grazing.
Livestock Diseases and Mortalities
Outbreaks of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) were reported
in Karemeno, Biricha and Kabendera of Mugunda ward in Kieni West and Maragima in Thegu,
Naromoru and Gakawa wards in Kieni East all in the Marginal Mixed Farming zones. As a
result, ring vaccinations were conducted in the affected areas where 2,500 and 3,000 heads of
cattle were vaccinated in Kieni West and Kieni East respectively. Other common livestock
diseases in the sub-counties include East Coast Fever (ECF) in cattle in areas bordering forest,
eye infections and New Castle Disease (NCD) in fowl. There are no unusual livestock deaths
across the two livelihood zones. Outbreak of the COVID-19 and the restrictions on public
interaction slowed down on vaccination activities as fewer members of staff were involved in
the exercise due to vehicle limitation.
Water for Livestock
The main sources of water for livestock are rivers, dams, water pans and streams across both
livelihood zones. There has been a significant decrease in the return distance due to the
relatively good performance of the long rains causing a good recharge to nearly all water
holding structures across the two livelihood zones. Return trekking distances average 0.2-
1.5Km in the Mixed farming compared to a normal of 1-3Km and 0.5-2Km in the Marginal
Mixed farming zone compared to a normal of 1.5-4Km. The current water resources are
expected to last for 2 months across both livelihood zones compared to a normal of about 1
month. Currently, there are no factors limiting access to water across both livelihood zones.
Most of the animals are accessing water at household level as most households continue to
invest in water holding structures like water pans and roof water harvesting. With the outbreak
of COVID-19, water has become a very important commodity as most houses enhanced their
hygiene standards. This however, has not affected livestock access to water or the watering
frequency.
Table 7: Water for livestock
Livelihood zone Return trekking distances
(Km)
Expected duration to last
(Months)
Watering frequency
(cattle)
Current Normal Current Normal Current Normal
Marginal
Mixed
0.5-2 1.5-4 2 1 Daily Daily
Mixed farming 0.2-1.5 1-3 2 1 Daily Daily
The department of livestock has been sensitizing farmers on adhering to government
requirements on containment of Covid-19 by reducing contact through use of telephone and
other communication platforms. Limited number of farmers for physical group trainings
whereby only five farmers can be trained at any one time. Officers were also adequately
supported with hand sanitizers and face masks which they use whenever in the presence of
farmers. Other interventions in order to boost/enhance household’s nutrition included support
with improved poultry for egg production and dairy goats for milk production.
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3.2 Access
3.2.1 Markets and Trade
Market operations
Kieni has no designated livestock markets. However, market functions at farm gate were
interrupted by COVID-19 pandemic that led to reduced demand for livestock. Livestock trade
within the sub county involves butchers and middlemen who buy their animals directly from
households or from neighboring counties for slaughter purposes. There was also a decrease in
the number of livestock purchased and slaughtered as recorded by butchers as most households
resulted to consumption of cheaper sources of protein to cut on expenditure. With the outbreak
of Covid-19, sale of indigenous chicken reduced significantly as most hotels and roadside
eateries closed following the ministry of health directives. The ready market that was already
taking shape outside hotels dwindled slowly. Prices of poultry and other small stock at farm
gate also reduced as brokers took advantage of the situation to offer farmers who had no
alternative market low prices. Most sales by households were intended to acquire cash to buy
dry food stuffs and other necessities in anticipation of a lockdown. Prices of cereals have
marginally increased.
Maize price
The average market price of maize in
the county is Ksh. 43 per Kg
compared to the LTA of Ksh. 46 per
Kg. There is no major variation in
prices between the Mixed farming
and Marginal Mixed farming zones.
Maize prices have remained
relatively stable since January 2020
due to availability of supplies in the
markets from the neighboring parts
of the County and neighboring
counties, and stocks from the short
rains season harvests
Sheep price
The average market price for a
medium-sized sheep is Ksh. 4,750
compared to the LTA of Ksh. 4,293.
The current price is 11 percent
above the five-year average. High
sheep price is attributed to good
body condition and reduced pressure
to sell them for school fees as the
schools are still closed. Sheep prices
have gradually been increasing since
January 2020 as shown in Figure 4
and are expected to remain high as
households aim to restock and have
limited the supply to the markets.
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Pri
ce (
Ksh
.)
Average (2015-2019) 2019 2020
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Pri
ce (
Ksh
. /
kg)
Average (2014-2018) 2019 2020
Figure 3: Trends of maize prices
Figure 4: Trends of sheep prices
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Terms of trade (ToT)
During the month of July 2020,
households were able to purchase
110 Kgs of maize with the sale of one
medium-sized goat. Normally,
households would access 93Kgs of
maize with the sale of a goat at this
time of the year as indicated in Figure
5. ToTs are expected to remain high
as maize prices reduced while sheep
prices remain high.
Income Sources
The current main sources of income include sale of livestock and horticultural produce such as
onions. Trade and casual labor opportunities which are also a major source of income has
generally reduced since the on-set of COVID-19 pandemic.
3.2.2 Water Access and Availability
Major water sources
The current main sources for domestic
water in both livelihood zones are
rivers, pans/dams and boreholes. Most
households accessing piped water
though rationed with 60 percent
lacking storage facilities. The current
sources are the normal sources at this
time of the year. Due to upstream
abstraction, all rivers are recording
very low flows. 10 out of 18 boreholes
and five out of 18 pans/ dams are not
operational. Non-operational boreholes are either due to high electricity bills or not yet equipped.
Non-operational water pans are due to siltation, encroachment or breached by heavy rains.
Judea borehole has very low yield. Non-operational boreholes include Kamangura, Wakariru,
Thungari, Mathira, Lusoi, Gatumba, Gaturiri, Kimaburi, Mapema, Nganothayu and
Muturanguru. Most sources were recharged up to 90 percent of their capacity due to high
rainfall amounts during the season and water pans are expected to last for the last four months
compared to the normal two months. Areas that entirely on water vendors include Mweiga and
Endarasha town villages, Lachuta (Kang’a) village and Kiawara town. Areas hard hit by water
scarcity include Kamwanya in Kiawara due to illegal upstream water abstraction for irrigation
purposes.
Distance to water sources and Waiting time at the source
Return distances to water sources in the Mixed Farming Livelihood zone remain one kilometer
and 1-2Km in the Marginal Mixed farming zone. Households across the two livelihood zones
are able to collect water within the normal five minutes.
Cost of Water and Water Consumption The average cost of a 20 litres jerrycan of water is Ksh. 2-5. However, most households rely
on piped water and pay a monthly charge of 200-300 shillings. About 10 percent of households
50%
12%
25%
13%
Proportion of Households relying on various water sources
Rivers
Piped water
Pans and Dams
Springs
Figure 5: Trends of Terms of Trade
Figure 6: Major water sources
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Kilo
gram
s o
f m
aize
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ange
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or
a sh
ee
p
Average (2015-2019) 2020 2019
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in urban centers are relying on water supplied by vendors who charge transportation charge of
10 shillings per 20-liter jerrican which is normal at this time of the year. The average water
consumption remains stable in the Mixed Farming Livelihood Zone at 35-40 liters per person
per day (Lppd) while average consumption in the Marginal Mixed farming zone is 30 lppd,
which is normal at this time of the year.
3.2.3 Food Consumption Score (FCS)
According to sentinel site data collected by NDMA, about 43, 54 and three percent of
households had Acceptable, Borderline and Poor Food Consumption score (FCS) respectively
in July. All households in the Marginal Mixed farming zone had an Acceptable FCS while 88
percent of households in the Mixed farming zone had a Borderline FCS because households in
the Marginal Mixed farming zone have better access to food diversity. Acceptable score
implies that households were consuming at least a staple and vegetables on a daily basis
complemented by a frequent consumption of pulses and oil.
3.2.4 Coping Mechanisms
The mean reduced coping strategy index (rCSI) for the county in June averaged 4.67. The rCSI
has slightly deteriorated from 4.35 recorded in the month of June. This rCSI value is indicative
of Stressed (IPC Phase 2). The population is engaging in consumption-related coping strategies
that include reduced reliance on less preferred/less expensive foods and reduced the number of
meals eaten in a day.
3.3 Utilization
3.3.1 Morbidity and Mortality Patterns
The leading diseases during the season were Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI),
diarrhea, diseases of the skin and malaria for both under five population and the general
population. Total cases of the three diseases were lower compared to the same period of 2019
for both the under-fives and the general population. Reported cases have shown a downward
trend from January, 2020 (Figure 7). The decreased cases could be attributed to community
avoidance of health facilities for fear of COVID-19 pandemic. Decrease in diarrhea is
attributed to enhanced hand washing practices in the community due to COVID 19 awareness
on hygiene and sanitation. Wearing of masks may have contributed to reduced transmission of
URTI cases. Seven cases of dysentery were reported between January and June 2020 compared
to 24 cases reported in a similar period of 2019. Only one case of typhoid was reported during
the season similar to 2019.
Figure 7: Morbidity trends
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3.3.2 Immunization and Vitamin A supplementation
The immunization coverage between January and June 2020 was 82 percent compared to 78
percent for a similar period in 2019. OPV1 and OPV3 immunization coverage was 83 and 79
respectively compared to 67 and 63 percent in a similar period of 2019 respectively. Measles
vaccination was 83 percent between January and June 2020 compared to 69 percent in a similar
period of 2019. Immunization coverage was not interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Immunization is above the national target of 80 percent. The proportion of children who
received Vitamin A supplementation in the last 6 months was 28 percent compared to 49.5
percent in 2019. Vitamin A supplementation coverage remains below the national target of 80
percent. The decline in Vitamin A supplementation coverage is attributed to the COVID-19
pandemic which lead to termination of growth monitoring services hence the reduced recorded
number of patients seeking child welfare clinic services. It also led to closing down of schools
and day-care centres, thus affecting Malezi Bora programme during the month of May which
helps to boost the vitamin A supplementation for children 2-5years of age.
3.3.3 Nutrition Status and Dietary Diversity
The CHANIS data which shows trends of under-weight cases over time indicates a reducing
trend from January to June 2020 with the Month of June recording 87 cases. Cases of under-
weight are have reduced by half compared to a similar period of 2019. Very low cases of
underweight could be attributed to low uptake of health services as parents avoided the health
facilities due to COVID-19 pandemic. The proportion of children with MUAC less than
135mm in the month of July 2020 was 1.5 percent compared to LTA of 0.7 percent. The
reduction is attributed to better nutrition due to early crop harvests. According to community
interviews conducted, most households are consuming 2-3 meals in a day with households in
the Marginal Mixed farming zones having more dietary diversity.
3.3.4 Health and Nutrition Sector in COVID -19 Context
The COVID-19 pandemic has partially paralyzed continuous growth monitoring services thus
resulting to reduced number of children weighed. Malezi bora services which was to be
observed during the month of May did not take place leading to decrease in vitamin-A
supplementation. Nutritional clinics and follow-ups reduced resulting to loss to follow-up and
increased number of devotees. Outreach services are no longer taking place. Due to infection
prevention control guidance there is restriction on carrying out some of the activities such as
taking of blood pressure and blood sugar testing which affects early diagnosis of diseases.
Disruption of services has been brought by stigma whereby patients with non- communicable
diseases are termed as the most at risk of getting covid-19 or death.
3.3.5 Public interventions, risk communication and community level actions
The National Drought Management Authority has department also adopted screening by
mothers themselves to minimize contact with people hence reduce the risk of contracting
COVID-19. The County in collaboration with the Ministry of Health have implemented various
interventions, including, fumigation of market centers with antiseptics, distribution of water
tanks for hand washing and distribution of face masks although not all areas have been covered.
The sector has been up-scaling enforcement of public health guidelines to ensure social places
adhere to the regulations in social places such as supermarkets, banking halls, religious
gatherings, funerals, public transport etc. Screening and provision of sanitation facilities such
as hand washing facilities and soap are on-going at all public places. Community members are
adhering to strict MOH protocols of social distancing, hand washing, face mask wearing and
sanitization. The pandemic has led to increased cases of teenage pregnancies being reported at
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health facilities. The pandemic has led to improved hygiene and sanitation through regular
hands washing with soap.
3.3.6 Coordination and leadership in COVID-19 pandemic preparedness and response
The County has formed a committee to oversee the adherence to measures put in place by the
health ministry to reduce the spread and mitigate the effects of COVID-19 pandemic. To
mitigate the effects of the COVID- 19 pandemic on access to essential health and nutrition
services, the County has taken the issue of COVID-19 seriously by training all front line health
workers on how to manage the pandemic by availing protective clothing in terms of masks and
sanitizer to all health care workers, full protective gear for the staff attending to suspected cases.
Technical departments offering extension services have also been advised to limit physical
interactions with the community members.
3.3.7 Sanitation and Hygiene
Latrine coverage in the county stood at 97 in January to June 2020 and is relatively comparable
to what as reported in 2019 (96 percent). Majority of households have access to water and hand
washing is generally improved following the COVID 19 pandemic control measures put in
place.
3.4 Trends of key food security indicators
Table 8: Food security trends
Indicator Short Rains Assessment, Feb.
2020
Long Rains Assessment, Feb.
2020
Livestock Body condition Good for small stocks, fair for
cattle Good for all species
Milk Production Mixed farming: 5-6
MMF: 4-5
MF: 5-6 litres /HH/day
MMF: 4-5 litres /HH/day
FCS (NDMA).
Acceptable: 57 Acceptable: 43%
Borderline: 42 Borderline: 54%
Poor: 0 Poor: 3%
CSI 5.12 4.67
Distance from source(km) Mixed farming: 0.01-0.5Km
MMF: 0-1 Km
Mixed farming: <1Km
MMF: 1-2Km
Water Consumption (Litres per
person per day) 15-20 Lppd MF_35-40 Lppd
MMF_ 30Lppd
Sheep Prices Average County price: Ksh. 4,550 Average Sheep price: Ksh 4,750
Maize prices/Kilogram Ksh. 45/kg Ksh. 43/kg
Terms of Trade Average County ToT: 90kgs Average County ToT: 110kgs
3.5 Education
3.5.1 Enrolment
Enrolment was stable in the month of March prior to school closure due to COVID-19
pandemic. Total ECDE enrolment in term one of 2020 was 4,788 pupils. Boys enrolment was
higher by 3.7 percent than that of girls. However, enrolment reduced by 4.3 percent compared
to tern III of 2019. At the primary school level, enrollment stood at 28,121 with boys enrollment
being 3.02 percent higher than that of girls. Although enrolment for boys in primary school
increased by 0.23 percent compared to Term III, the overall enrolment in term I decreased by
0.41 percent. Secondary schools enrollment increased by 3.4 percent with enrolment for girls
being higher than boys by 4.9 percent in Term I of 2020. The total secondary enrolment was
17,243.
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Transfers to schools within and outside the sub-counties played a significant role in the shifting
enrollment. Most of the transfers were attributed to parents relocating their families to settle in
or out of the sub-counties. At ECDE and primary school levels some parents tend to shun public
institutions due to the better performance of private schools at the National examinations, and
therefore take their children to private schools. To some extent increase in secondary schools
enrollment was attributed to the intense government campaign for 100 percent transition policy
from primary to secondary schools. A trend has been noted where secondary school students
transfer from boarding schools from other sub-counties to join day schools nearer to their
homes.
Table 9: Enrolments for term III 2019 and Term 1 2020
Term III 2019 Term I 2020 Comments (reasons for increase or
decrease) Enrollmen
t
№
Boys
№
Girls Total № Boys
№
Girls Total
ECD
2,600
2,403
5,003
2,482
2,306
4,788 Transition from home to school.
Primary
14,443
13,773
28,216
14,476
13,625
28,121
Transfers out of the sub-county , due to
parents relocation to new work stations
and residences, transfers to private
schools
Secondary
7,669
8,988
16,657
8,198
9,045
17,243
100% transition policy from primary to
secondary level, FDSE policy
3.5.2 Effects of COVID -19 in schools
As a result of COVID 19, all learning in schools was suspended on 15/3/2020 and all learners
ordered to stay home. Some of the effects of COVID-19 pandemic include pressure on
household resources such as increased feeding while children are at home, increased cases of
teenage pregnancies and girls are not accessing sanitary towels which they were getting while
in schools.
In an effort to keep learning going on, primary and secondary schools were granted an
opportunity to continue learning at home through content provided by KICD and individual
schools. Learners’ access learning content through radio and TV broadcasts as well as from
internet connected mobile phones and computers. It is estimated that over 50 percent of primary
school learners and about 75 percent of secondary school learners have access to learning
opportunities during their stay at home. Major limiting factors to e-learning include a lack of
internet/connectivity, lack of mobile phones and lack of radios.
It is expected that measures to mitigate negative effects against COVID 19 will be in place to
curb transmission of the disease. The following measures have been recommended before the
schools reopen: provision of face masks to all learners and provision of hand washing facilities
(running water and soap),and sanitizers, provision of enough space in classrooms to practice
social distancing among leaners and teachers and provision for adequate dormitories facilities
for boarding schools.
3.5.3 Effects of Long rains on schools
The 2020 long rains had a devastating effect on schools at all levels. 10 ECDE centers, 61
primary schools and 13 secondary schools experienced damages ranging from a blown off roof
in one primary school library, flooded classrooms, flooded grounds, sunken and overflowing
latrines as well as cracked classroom walls. It is expected that repairs will have been done
before schools reopen as the Ministry of Education has gathered data on the status of learning
institutions after the long rains. Table 12 tabulates the number of affected schools.
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Table 10: Number of damaged schools by rains Name of Sub-
County
Number
of ECD
centers
Number
of
Primary
schools
Number of
Secondary
schools
Total Number
of Schools
with damages.
Nature of damaged
infrastructure
Kieni West 0 22 0 22 Library roof blown off in one
school (Mwangaza pri),
flooding of classrooms,
playgrounds and latrines in
others
3.5.4 School Feeding The government sponsored Home Grown School Meals Program (HGSM) covers 52 of the
106 public primary schools in the two sub-counties. 31 schools had organized Community
school meals program, with 23 schools having their learners carry food from home. However,
the HGSM program has been unreliable. For example, schools under the program in Kieni
West sub-county which do not operate accounts at the Kenya Commercial Bank(KCB) got the
last funding to purchase food commodities in May 2018, while those with accounts at the KCB
getting their last funding in May 2019. Food stocks were left in 52 in Kieni East sub-county
when the schools closed as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.
3.5.5 Inter Sectoral links where available
Most of the schools in the sub-county had piped water supply and adequate water storage
facilities. Majority of schools had adequate functional latrines in line with their enrollments
but a number of these facilities were affected by the long rains. There were few schools in need
of adequate hand washing facilities. Hands washing facility need to be increased before schools
re-opens.
4.0 FOOD SECURITY PROGNOSIS
4.1 Prognosis Assumptions
Kieni food security prognosis for the next six months is based on the following assumptions:
Market disruptions are expected to continue across the County due to COVID-19
outbreak leading to reduced livestock sales hence limit households’ purchasing power.
Food availability is expected to remain high because of above average 2019 stocks,
both short cycle crops and the main long rains harvest from August 2020
Prices for cereals are likely to decline From August through October due to above
average harvests and high household food availability that will reduce household
demand for the commodities.
Forage condition is expected to remain above average as due to the on-going off-season
rains
Livestock prices are expected to remain high and above average as there is reduced
demand to sell livestock. Which are often sold to meet medium cost demands especially
school fees and schools are still closed due to COVID-19 pandemic measures.
According to the North American Multi-Model Ensemble seasonal forecasts, it is likely
that the October to December 2020 short rains season is likely to be below-average.
4.2 Food Security Outlook
Outlook for August to October
Food consumption is expected to remain stable due to availability of food stocks at household
level. No livelihood change is expected as households continue to engage in reversible
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strategies. Nutrition status is expected to remain stable due to access to milk at household level.
Nutrition status may improve due to improved dietary diversity. No abnormal mortalities are
expected in the next three months. The County is expected to maintain the Minimal (IPC Phase
1) classification.
Outlook for November to January
Nyeri County is short rains dependent. With the prediction of depressed rainfall, food
consumption may deteriorate especially in the Mixed farming zone. However, forage condition
will improve especially in the Marginal Mixed farming zone hence good livestock body
condition. Due to improved dietary diversity and increased income from sale of livestock in
the Marginal Mixed farming zone, food consumption is likely to improve. Milk production will
improve being the peak season for calving and kidding. No livelihood change is expected as
most households will have access to food. No abnormal mortalities are expected during this
season. Due to increased milk production and consumption, nutrition status is expected to
improve with most households consuming the normal three meals in a day. The County is
expected to maintain the Minimal (IPC Phase 1) classification.
5.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Conclusion
5.1.1 Phase classification
The County is classified under Minimal Food Insecurity (IPC Phase 1) which implies that more
than four in five households are able to meet essential food and nonfood needs without
engaging in atypical, unsustainable strategies to access food and income, including any reliance
on humanitarian assistance.
5.1.2 Summary of the findings
The main driver to the current food security situation is attributed to good rainfall performance
which contributed to improved livestock and agricultural productivity. The COVID-19
pandemic led to closure of eateries hence low demand. Reduced demand for livestock has led
to low traded volumes. The restrictions have also led to high cereal prices. Outbreaks LSD and
FMD were also reported in the two sub-counties. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has led
to improved hygiene and sanitation through hands washing and use of sanitizers, reduced cases
of diarrhea, increased livestock herds due to reduced pressure to sell livestock to take care of
school fees and higher livestock prices. Food security situation has improved compared to the
short rains assessment which was conducted in February 2020. Food security is expected to
remain stable for the next three months.
5.1.3 Sub-County Food Security Ranking
Table 11: Sub-County Food Security Ranking Ward Food
security
rank (1-6)
Main food security threat (if any)
Very Good (5-6) Good (4) Fair (3) Poor (1-2)
1 Thegu 3 Frost bites, dry cold temperatures, human wildlife conflict. water
logging, 25% percent of the crops destroyed, increase in food prices
and invasive weed
2. Mugunda 3 Frost bites, dry cold temperatures, water logging, 15% percent of the
crops destroyed, increase in food prices and invasive weed
3 Gatarakwa 3 Frost bites, dry cold temperatures, water logging, 10% percent of the
crops destroyed, increase in food prices and invasive weed
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4 Gakawa 4 Human wildlife conflict, frost bites, dry cold temperatures, water
logging, 10% percent of the crops destroyed, increase in food prices
higher malnutrition cases
5 Mwiyogo/
Endarasha
4 Frost bites, dry cold temperatures, water logging, 10% percent of the
crops destroyed and increase in food prices
6 Naromoru/K
iamathaga
5 Water logging, frost bites, dry cold temperatures, water logging, 10%
percent of the crops destroyed, increase in food prices and higher
malnutrition cases
7 Mweiga 5 Dry cold temperatures and frost bites
8 Kabaru 5 Dry cold temperatures
5.2 Ongoing Interventions
5.2.1 On-going Food Interventions
Table 12: On-going Food Interventions
Interventio
n
Objective Specific
Locatio
n
Activit
y
target
Cos
t
No. of
beneficiari
es
Implementati
on Time
Frame
Implementati
on
stakeholders
Food aid to
laid off
casual
workers and
vulnerable
HHs
Improved
food
Accessibili
ty and
availability
at HHs
Thegu
Gakawa
Mugund
a
Mwiyog
o
980HH Ongoing County
government
5.2.1 On-going Non-Food Interventions
Table 13: On-going Non-Food Interventions
Intervention Objective Specific Location Activi
ty
target
Cost No. of
beneficia
ries
Implement
ation Time
Frame
Implement
ation
stakeholde
rs
Agriculture (crops)
Distributio
n of
aflasave
Reduce
d
chances
of
aflatoxi
n
Thegu Gakawa,
Mugunda Mwiyogo
200 HH ongoing NG,CG
Water
harvesting
Availab
ility of
irrigatio
n water.
Thegu Gakawa
Mugunda Mwiyogo
1500
HH
CG,NG,
Developme
nt partners
Livestock
Support
with
improved
local
poultry
chicks (200
chicks per
group)
Improve
d
nutritio
n,
increase
d
incomes
and in
increase
d egg
farm
er
grou
ps
1.4m 30
groups
1 year KCSAP &
DALD/
County
govt
17
Intervention Objective Specific Location Activi
ty
target
Cost No. of
beneficia
ries
Implement
ation Time
Frame
Implement
ation
stakeholde
rs
and
meat
production
supported
with French
and Kenya
Alpine
dairy goat
breeding
stock
Improve
d
nutritio
n,
increase
d
incomes
and in
increase
d milk
production
Farm
er
grou
ps
0.8m 20
groups
1 year KCSAP &
DALD/
County
govt
Vaccinatio
n of cattle,
sheep &
goats
Improve
on
animal
Health
Reduce
mortalit
ies
0.5
Million
½ Yr County
Govt of
Nyeri
Support
with
improved
pasture/fod
der seeds to establish 80
acres of
Boma
Rhodes,
Brachiaria,
Desmodiu
m and
Lucerne
Enhanc
ed and
quality
livestoc
k hence improve
d
producti
on and
subsequ
ent
increase
in
incomes
1.3m 1 year SIVAP,
UTaNRMP
& DALD/
County
govt
Subsidized
A.I
Improve
d livestoc
k breeds
thus
enhance
d milk
producti
on for
more
incomes
1.2m Continuou
s
County
government of Nyeri
Health and Nutrition
18
Intervention Objective Specific Location Activi
ty
target
Cost No. of
beneficia
ries
Implement
ation Time
Frame
Implement
ation
stakeholde
rs
VitaminA
supplement
ation
All Under five 6584 MoH,
County
Government
IFAS
Supplement
ation
All pregnant women 6585 MoH,
County
Governmen
t
Manageme
nt of acute
malnutritio
n
Thegu,
Gakawa,Naromoru,G
ataragwa Mwiyogo
205 MoH,
County
Governmen
t
Water
Drilling of
new
boreholes and
Solarizatio
n
Lusoi, Mathina 9,000,0
00
3500
Househ
olds
6 months County
Governmen
t of Nyeri
Drilling and
Solarizatio
n
Mapema, Kimaburi 9,000,0
00
5000
Househ
olds
6 months County
Governmen
t of Nyeri
Drilling and
Solarizatio
n
Kabunda 10,000,
000
6 months County
Governmen
t of Nyeri
and Tana
Water
Works Developme
nt Authority
Solarizatio
n and
Equipping
Mathira, Lusoi 9,000,0
00
3500
Househ
olds
County
Governmen
t of Nyeri
Kiguru dam
rehabilitati
on
Simbara
kamatongu
line
completion. Simbala
bondeni
phase II
Simbara
amboni
phase II
Amboni
Kamatongu
Bondeni
Amboni
>4M
>3M
>1M
>7M
200
700
170
150
3Month
3Month
3Month
3Month
CGN
CGN
CGN
IFAD
Endarasha
water
Endarasha
Labura
>300,0
00
200
250
3months
6months
CGN
CGN
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Intervention Objective Specific Location Activi
ty
target
Cost No. of
beneficia
ries
Implement
ation Time
Frame
Implement
ation
stakeholde
rs
project
upgrading
Mahiga cattle dip
borehole
Kanyiriri
borehole
Muthuini D
borehole
Endarasha
Muthuini
>4m
>4m
5M
300
150
6months
6M0NTH
S
CGN
EABL
Kienjero
borehole
Kiboya >4M 150 6months CGN
Kiguru dam
rehabilitati
on
Simbara kamatongu
line
completion.
Simbala
bondeni
phase II
simbara
amboni
phase II
Amboni
Kamatongu
Bondeni
Amboni
>4M
>3M
>1M
>7M
200
700
170
150
3Month
3Month
3Month
3Month
CGN
CGN
CGN
IFAD
Endarasha
water
project upgrading
Mahiga
cattle dip
borehole
Kanyiriri
borehole
Muthuini D
borehole
Endarasha
Labura
Endarasha Muthuini
>300,0
00
>4m >4m
5M
200
250
300 150
3months
6months
6months 6M0NTH
S
CGN
CGN
CGN EABL
5.3 Recommended Interventions
5.3.1 Recommended Food Interventions
Table 14: Proposed population in need of food assistance by ward
Ward Pop in need
( percent range min – max
Proposed mode of
intervention
20
Thegu 2-5 percent Cash Transfers /Asset
creation Programs Mugunda 2-5 percent
Gatarakwa 2-5 percent
Gakawa 0-2 percent
Endarasha/Mwiyogo 0-2 percent
Naromoru/Kiamathaga -
Mweiga -
Kabaru -
5.3.2 Recommended Non-Food Interventions
Table 15: Recommended non-food interventions
Intervention Objectiv
e
Specific
Location
Activit
y
target
Cost No. of
beneficiari
es
Implementati
on Time
Frame
Implementati
on
stakeholders
Agriculture
Seed subsidy Thegu
Gakawa Mugunda
Mwiyogo
6M 4000 August –
October
CG
NG
Repair and
rehabilitation of
water structures
3000 August –
October
CG
NG
Soil testing 2000 August –
October
CG
Purchase and
distribution of
aflasave
4000 Nov- Dec CG
Livestock
Support more
farmer groups
with improved poultry breeding
stock
Kieni East
& West
400
household
s
1 year Farmers,
County Govt
of Nyeri and KCSAP
Up-scaling of
fodder
production and
conservation
Kieni East
& West
400
household
s
1 Yr Farmers,
SIVAP
County Govt
of Nyeri
Enhance on
disease
surveillance and
upscale on
vaccination
Kieni East
& West
5000
heads of
cattle
Continuous Farmers,
County Govt
of Nyeri
Education
Ensure sanitation
facalities are
adequate for the
current
enrollmemt
All Seven education
zones in
the two
subcounti
es
45344 learners in
all public
primary
and
secondary
schools
continuous MOE, County
government,
Parents
21
Intervention Objectiv
e
Specific
Location
Activit
y
target
Cost No. of
beneficiari
es
Implementati
on Time
Frame
Implementati
on
stakeholders
Sustain HGSM
program in the
52 public
primary schools
already under
the program and
enlist all the
other 54 public
primary schools
in the program
All Seven
education
zones in
the two
subcounti
es
28101
learners in
public
primary
schools.
Continuous MOE
Health and Nutrition
Health education/nutriti
on counseling
Health facilities,
outreache
s chief
Barraza’s
ALL(total population
)
After the pandemic
MOE, County
government,
NDMA
Nutrition survey Identified
sites
All
screened
cases of
malnutriti
on
After the
epidemic
MOE,
County
government,
NDMA
Water
Solarization Kiboya 3.5M 4000
Household
s
County
Government
Solarization Mathina 3.5M 3500 Household
s
County Government
Solarization Mapema 3.5M 5000
Household
s
County
Government
Equipping Kabunda 4.5M 1500
Household
s
Tana Water
Works
Development
Authority
Solarization and
Rehabilitation of
Dams
Mikumbu
ni
10M 2000
Household
s
County
Government
and KCSAP
Solarization and
Rehabilitation of Lusoi Dam
Mathira,
Lusoi
13.5
M
3500
Households
County
Government and KCSAP
Drilling,
Equipping and
Solarization of
Boreholes
Huhoini,
Kimahuri
10M 5000
Household
s
County
Government
22
Intervention Objectiv
e
Specific
Location
Activit
y
target
Cost No. of
beneficiari
es
Implementati
on Time
Frame
Implementati
on
stakeholders
Drilling,
Equipping and
Solarization of
Boreholes
Gitwe 10M 1200
Household
s
County
Government
and Tana
Water Works
Development
Authority
Provide water
harvesting
facilities,
sanitizers and
face masks to
schools and villages, and
repair and install
solar power to
boreholes
Expages
village
2 M 150 3Months CGN
Provide water
harvesting
facilities,
sanitizers and
face masks to
schools and
villages, and
repair and install solar power to
boreholes
Mweiga
slams
2M 300 3Months NDMA
Provide water
harvesting
facilities,
sanitizers and
face masks to
schools and
villages, and
repair and install
solar power to
boreholes
Kinyaiti,
Honi
village,
Karera,
Mahiga
1.5
M
1.5
M
1.5
M
1.5
M
100
150
150
100
3 Months
each
CGN
NDMA
Provide water
harvesting
facilities,
sanitizers and
face masks to
schools and
villages, and
repair and install
solar power to
boreholes
Kwanjoni
, Lachuta
shopping
centre,
Kabati b/h
2 M
1M
2M
2M
150
100
100
150
3Months
each
NDMA
NDMA
NDMA
NDMA
Encourage water
harvesting methods and
storage increase
The
whole ward
1 M 2000 H/H 2 weeks CGN &
NDMA
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Intervention Objectiv
e
Specific
Location
Activit
y
target
Cost No. of
beneficiari
es
Implementati
on Time
Frame
Implementati
on
stakeholders
Use improved
irrigation
methods and
modern water
harvesting
The
whole
ward
2 M 3500 H/H 2 weeks CGN &
NDMA
Capacity
building on
water use and
conservation.
Modern
irrigation
technologies
The
whole
ward
1.5
M
4500 H/H 2 weeks CGN &
NDMA
Encourage water
harvesting
methods and
modern
irrigation
technologies
The
whole
ward
2.5
M
4000 H/H 2 weeks. CGN &
NDMA
