WEST POKOT COUNTY

2019 SHORT RAINS FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY ASSESSMENT REPORT

A Joint Report by the Kenya Food Security Steering Group (KFSSG) and

West Pokot County Steering Group (CSG)

February, 2020.

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Executive Summary

The short rains food and nutrition security assessment exercise was conducted to establish the

County’s food and nutrition status following the short rains season through an objective, evidence-

based and transparent manner. The exercise involved a multi-sectoral team constituted by the

technical County Steering Group members led by National Drought Management Authority. Data

and information were obtained through a review of various existing secondary sources while

primary data was collected through sector checklists and community interview guides. The

assessment team visited the County in sampled areas for validation and triangulation of

information, using the livelihood zone as the unit of analysis. Findings of the report revealed that

the county experienced timely rainfall onset in the third dekad of September 2019, with 185

percent of normal rainfall amount that was evenly distributed in space with good temporal

distribution and what was considered normal cessation in the third dekad of December 2019. The

key drivers to food and nutrition security included above normal rainfall, enhanced livestock

production, infestation of crop/livestock pests and diseases such as desert locusts, Foot and Mouth

Disease (FMD) and Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). Crop production was not significantly affected as

this was not the main cropping season for the County. Food availability and access were stable as

most households relied on market supply for maize while others held stocks. Maize price was Kshs

36 in February 2020, which was 14 percent below short term average (STA) and three percent

above the previous month. There were below normal stocks held by both households and traders,

implying that prices are likely to start increasing. Goat price was Kshs 3,780, which is 54 percent

above the long term average( L.T.A) price and one percent above the previous month. The terms of

trade improved to 106, representing 81 percent above LTA value while one percent below the

previous month. A total of 98 percent of households fell in the acceptable food consumption score,

with 0.7 percent being in borderline and 1.3 percent in a poor category in February 2020,

indicating an improvement compared to 78, 21.3 and 0.7 percent for acceptable, borderline and

poor categories respectively recorded in January 2020.Pasture and browse condition was good

across livelihood zones and projected to last longer than the normal as livestock birthrates

improved, increasing livestock numbers owned. The livestock body condition was also good in all

livelihood zones with milk production and consumption increased in all livelihoods as compared to

normal. There were no unusual livestock migrations reported especially those attributed to search

of pasture/water. Main water sources were boreholes, rivers, pans/dams, springs and shallow wells

constituting a normal situation. Water consumption was normal and stable. Markets were operating

normally without any disruptions in all livelihood zones with well-provisioned food commodities,

except for Lelan ward markets that had been closed due to foot and mouth disease(FMD) outbreak.

Vitamin A supplementation registered significant improvement; 75 compared to 69 percent in

2019 and 2018 respectively with Fully Immunized Children (FIC) increasing to 47 percent in

2019 compared to 42 percent in 2018, the increase which is attributed to the availability of Vitamin

A supplements and integrated health services during outreaches. The coping strategy index

decreased from 2 in November 2019 to 1.7 in December 2019 indicating that households were

employing fewer coping strategies as food security improved. Morbidity trends for Upper

respiratory tract Infections (URTIs), Diarrhoea and Malaria from June to December 2019 were

downward compared the same period in 2018 for the under-fives and the general population,

attributed to improved health services. Enrolment, attendance and retention rates in schools for all

levels (Early Child Development Education, primary and secondary) and both gender were stable

across livelihood zones in the county with regular school feeding programme working. Only a few

schools, however, have the homegrown school feeding programme. The County is generally

classified under the Minimal Phase (Phase 1) of the Integrated food security Phase Classification.

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................... i

Table of Contents ...........................................................................................................................ii

1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 County background ............................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Methodology and approach ................................................................................................ 1

2.1 Rainfall Performance ......................................................................................................... 2

2.2 Insecurity/Conflict ............................................................................................................. 2

2.3 Other shocks and hazards ................................................................................................. 2

3.1.1 Crops Production .......................................................................................................... 3

3.2 Access.................................................................................................................................. 7

3.2.1 Market – prices and functioning ................................................................................... 7

3.2.2 Terms of Trade.............................................................................................................. 9

3.2.3 Income sources ............................................................................................................. 9

3.2.4 Water access and availability ....................................................................................... 9

3.2.5 Food Consumption ..................................................................................................... 10

3.2.6 Coping strategy ........................................................................................................... 11

3.3 Utilization ...................................................................................................................... 11

3.3.2 Immunization and Vitamin A supplementation .................................................... 11

3.3.2 Nutritional status and dietary diversity ................................................................ 12

3.3.2 Sanitation and Hygiene ......................................................................................... 13

3.5.1 Enrolment ................................................................................................................... 14

3.5.2 Participation ............................................................................................................... 14

3.5.4 School meals programme ........................................................................................... 14

3.5.5 Inter-Sectoral links where available ........................................................................... 15

4.2 Food security Outlook for the next 6 months ................................................................... 16

5.0 CONCLUSION AND INTERVENTIONS ..................................................................................... 16

5.1 Conclusion ......................................................................................................................... 16

5.1.1 Phase classification ..................................................................................................... 16

5.1.3 Sub-county ranking ..................................................................................................... 17

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5.2 Ongoing Interventions ...................................................................................................... 17

5.2.1 Food interventions ..................................................................................................... 17

4. Livestock .......................................................................................................................... 20

5.3 Recommended Interventions ............................................................................................ 21

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33%

37%

30% Pastoral- All species

Agropastoral

Mixed Farming

Figure 1: Population proportion by livelihood zone

1.0 Introduction

1.1 County background

West Pokot County is located in the North-

Western part of Kenya, bordering the Republic

of Uganda to the West and Turkana County to

the North. It borders Trans Nzoia and Elgeyo

Marakwet Counties to the South, while Baringo

County to the East. Its four administrative units

include Pokot North, Pokot South, Pokot

Central, and Pokot West sub-counties. The

County covers an area of 9,169.4 square

kilometers supporting a total population of

621,241 persons Kenya National Bureau of

Statistics (KNBS, 2019). The three main

livelihood zones in the County are pastoral,

agro-pastoral and mixed farming, composed of

33, 37 and 30 percent of the population

respectively. The population proportion by

livelihood zone (figure 1). Livestock production

is the economic mainstay of the County contributing to 60, 30 and 26 percent of cash income in the

pastoral, mixed farming and agro-pastoral livelihood zones respectively. Cash crop farming and

poultry production contribute to 15 percent each, of cash income in the mixed farming livelihood

zones and the agro-pastoral livelihood zones respectively. The main hazards experienced in the

County are livestock/crop pests and diseases, Malaria outbreaks as well as waterborne disease

epidemics such as Cholera, Typhoid and Dysentry

1.2 Methodology and approach

Data and information for assessment exercise were obtained through a review of various existing

secondary sources such as DHIS, NDMA early warning bulletins and floods/landslides assessment

report together with the County’s revised CIDP. Primary data was sourced from sector checklists

administered by respective departments’ subject matter specialists namely; livestock, agriculture,

water, health & nutrition, and education. After a review of secondary and primary data, the

assessment team made a transect drive across the county visiting various sample sites for

validation and ground-truthing. The unit of analysis was the livelihood zone and as such, the

selection of sites was done considering the main three livelihood zones across the four existing

Sub-Counties. During fieldwork, a number of techniques were used to collect information and

data. For instances, direct observation was used to acquire information on pasture/crop condition,

livestock body condition and water situation status. The team used focused group discussions

(FGDs), community interviews, key informants and market surveys in selected markets to gather

information. Among the places visited were facilities such as schools, health centres, livestock sale

yards and water points.

The team started the field work on February 11, 2020 for two days and visited the following areas:

Sebit, Sigor, Marich, Chepkono, Kabichbich, Cheptuya, Orolwo, Kacheliba and Kishaunet,

holding discussions with at least two communities, two key informants and two market centres in

each of the sampled sites for every livelihood zone. During report writing, the information and data

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Figure 1: Rainfall performance as a

percent of normal in West Pokot

County

from the field was finally reviewed along with the secondary one and analyzed as per the

livelihood zones in the County. The subsequent draft report was presented to the County Steering

Group (CSG) meeting on February 14, 2020, for deliberation, amendment and adoption.

2.0 DRIVERS OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY IN THE COUNTY

2.1 Rainfall Performance

The County recorded a normal onset in the third

dekad of September 2019 with a seasonal

cumulative rainfall amount of 368 mm (185

percent) compared to 199 mm normally. Most parts

constituting Central and Northern areas received

above 200 percent of normal rainfall while the rest

received between 160-200 percent of normal. There

was even spatial distribution of rainfall across the

County. The temporal distribution was good, with

highest rainfall being received in the third and first

dekads of November and December 2019

respectively. Cessation was in the third dekad of

December 2019 and considered normal.

2.2 Insecurity/Conflict There were no conflicts experienced during the season. Traditional conflict areas are currently

calm as a result of recent peace building initiatives by peace actors in the County. Since the

pastoral resources are not limited, the communities co-existed harmoniously.

2.3 Other shocks and hazards

Hazards

There were incidences of landslides and flooding in parts of the County in November 2019. The

landslides occurred in Tapach and Batei wards in Pokot South Sub-county and in Wei Wei ward of

Pokot Central Sub-county. Flooding occurred at riverine areas along main rivers (Wei Wei,

Muruny, Kerelwa and Parua) which broke their banks. Flooding and landslides led to massive loss

of lives, destruction of bridges while crops, settlements and livestock were swept away. Cases of

livestock disease outbreak like Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)

were prevalent in various parts of the County. Desert locusts were reported in Pokot Central sub-

county along the border of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties. Pokot North sub-county is

also reported to have been affected by locust invasion.

Shocks

As a result of landslides and floods, the affected households have been left in dire need of food and

shelter, including medical attention, water treatment chemicals and other critical non-food items.

Four bridges, two along the Kitale-Lodwar road (Sebit and Ortum bridges) and the other two along

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Sigor-Chesegon road (Marich and Chepera bridges) were cut-off. The destruction of bridges has

disrupted communication network in the area, affecting normal operations. Irrigation infrastructure

was destroyed by floods and landslides, where affected areas experienced post-harvest losses of

maize, potatoes and onions. The landslides and floods led to displacement of a significant number

of households in the areas affected. There are four categories of affected groups, which include, 42

percent displaced people living in collective centres (schools), five percent displaced people living

in spontaneous camps and 40 percent for those people living in host families. Other categories of

people affected indirectly were the resident population hosting the displaced persons that

constituted 13 percent. The above categories are comprised of both males and females including

pregnant and lactating mothers, children, the elderly as well as persons living with disability

(PLWDs). Most of these populations are settled along steepy valleys/slopes and reverine areas

practicing agro-pastoralism and mixed farming.

3.0 IMPACTS OF DRIVERS ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY

3.1 Availability

3.1.1 Crops Production

The main crops grown in the county are Maize, Beans, Irish potatoes and Sorghum. Beans, Irish

potatoes and Sorghum constitute the main crops in this season and mostly grown under irrigation,

whereby they contribute 40, 36 and 24 percent respectively to food and income. Other important

crops are bulb onions and green grams. The Short Rains season is not the main season of

production since the County depends majorly on the Long Rains season. Despite of above normal

rains received, the performance of the season was not good because of heavy rainfall that led to

water logging in mixed and agro-pastoral livelihood zones, reducing production for crops. Due to

heavy rains, most irrigation infrastructure was destroyed. There were high incidences of pests and

diseases reported, notably desert locusts. Stocks held for maize are higher because farmers had

good harvest during the previous Long rains season. There was no major market disruption except

impassable roads to Pokot Central that led to temporary inaccessibility to food stuffs.

Table 1: Rain-fed crop production

Crop Area planted

during 2019

Short rains

season

(Ha)

Short Term

Average (STA)

area planted during

the Short rains

season (Ha)

2019 Short rains

season

production

(90 kg bags)

Projected/Actual

Long Term

Average

production during

the Short rains

season

(90 kg bags)

Beans 690 605 3,490 3,568

Irish

potatoes

755 850 67,850 76,500

Green grams 85 100 1,020 1,000

Area under Beans cultivation increased by 14 percent as compared to the short term average (STA)

due to good rainfall performance as farmers expanded cultivation since rains were promising and

progressed well. Area under Irish potatoes decreased by 11 percent due to heavy rains that

discouraged farmers from planting as they feared the occurrence of pests and diseases coupled

with low availability of certified potato seeds. There was thirty one percent decrease in the area

under Sorghum compared to Short term average (STA) due to lack of support in terms of seeds,

considering that previously, farmers received seeds by the county government. Production for all

crops decreased compared to STA due to the heavy rainfall experienced that led to waterlogging,

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high frequency of pests and diseases in addition to post-harvest losses, especially for Irish

potatoes.

Table 2: Irrigated crop production

Crop Area planted

during 2019

Short rains

season

(Ha)

(STA)

area planted during

the Short rains

season (Ha)

2018 Short rains

season

production

(90 kg bags)

Projected/Actual

Long Term

Average

production during

the Short rains

season

(90 kg bags)

Bulb

Onions

750 720 85500 100,080

Maize 325 320 8100 7500

Beans 85 80 1300 1600

Irrigation agriculture was highly supplemented by rainwater and this led to an increase in acreage

for all the three crops. Bulb onion is the main crop recorded increase of 4.2 percent as a result of

the provision of certified seeds by the county government. Maize which is mainly seed maize from

the Weiwei irrigation scheme had a minimal increase of two percent above LTA because farmers

have a constant size of land. Production/projected production of bulb onions decreased by 14.7

percent due to incidences of pests and diseases, the occurrence of landslides that destroyed

irrigation infrastructure in Sebit and Ortum growing areas. It did not, however, impact much on

food security since these are not main crops depended on by farmers and not the main season as

well.

3.1.2 Cereals stock

Table 3: Quantities held currently (90 kg bags)

Commodity Maize Sorghum Millet

Current STA Current STA Current STA

Farmers 590,009 530,000 6,750 7,350 2,000 8,000

Traders 49,991 52,000 3,000 2470 1250 950

Millers 0 0 0 0 0 0

Food Aid/NCPB 0 0 0 0 0 0

Households have maize stocks of 11 percent above STA occasioned by high long rains season

production, slow disposal since National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has not started

buying produce. Traders held 4 percent below LTA because they have a continuous market for

their stocks which are mainly millers in Kitale offering competitive prices. In pastoral livelihood

zones, maize stocks will last for 2 months while in agro-pastoral zones, maize will last for 2-3

months. On the whole, stocks will last 3-4 months. Nevertheless, markets are functional and food

commodities available.

3.1.3 Livestock Production

The main livestock species reared in the County are cattle, goats, sheep, camels, donkeys, and

poultry which contribute approximately 69, 30 and 26 percent of the cash income in the pastoral,

mixed farming and agro-pastoral livelihood zones respectively. Cattle, goats, and sheep contribute

to 25, 40 and 30 percent of cash income in the pastoral livelihood zone respectively. In the agro-

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pastoral livelihood zone, cattle, goats, and sheep contribute to 25, 30 and 28 percent of cash

income

respectively while in the mixed farming livelihood zone, cattle contribute significantly to cash

income at 55 percent and food at 49 percent. These animals are kept across all the three

livelihoods zones and are kept mainly for milk, meat, hides, and eggs. Donkeys are used for

transportation of water from water sources and goods from one place to another in remote areas

where there is poor road networks with rugged terrain. The prolonged rainfall resulted into

adequate pasture and water for livestock thus good body conditions and increased milk

productivity.

Pasture and browse situation

Pasture and browse condition was generally good and above normal in all livelihood zones.

Livestock had enough pasture which contributed to good health and high production compared to

normal at this period of the year. Pasture is expected to last for 3-4 months in all livelihood zones

compared to two months normally, while browse to last for up to four months in all zones from

the expected three months at normal. Hay harvesting and baling in mixed farming and agro-

pastoral zones were delayed because of the prolonged rainfall. There were minimal limiting

factors to access of pasture and browse except for areas in Pokot central and Pokot South sub-

counties where sections of roads and pathways had been cut-off by floods and landslides. Crop

residues contributed little to livestock since forage was in abundance.

Table 4: Pasture and Browse condition

Pasture Browse

Liveliho

od zone

Conditi

on

How long to last

(Months)

Factor

s

Limiti

ng

access

Condition How long to

last (Months)

Factor

s

Limiti

ng

Access

Current Norm

al

Curre

nt

Norm

al

Curre

nt

Norm

al

Curre

nt

Norm

al

Pastoral Good Fair 3 2 N/A Good Fair 4 3 N/A

Agro

pastoral

Good Fair 4 3 Road

cut-

offs

Good Good 4 3 Road

cut-

offs

Mixed

farming

Good Good 4 3 N/A Good Good 4 4 N/A

Livestock Productivity

Livestock body condition

The body condition for all livestock species is good across livelihood zones, as compared to

normal which would have been fair. The good condition is attributed to prolonged rainfall that has

made water and pasture sufficient for livestock. The body condition is likely to remain stable as

more rain is being received. Livestock have been fetching high prices and good returns due to

good body conditions and high demand especially during the festive season and urge for

restocking.

Table 5: Livestock body condition

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Livelihood zone Cattle Sheep Goat Camel

Curren

t

Norma

l

Curre

nt

Norm

al

Curre

nt

Normal Curre

nt

Norm

al

Pastoral Good Fair Good Fair Good Fair Good Good

Agro-pastoral Good Fair Good Fair Good Fair N/A N/A

Mixed Farming Good Good Good Good Good Fair N/A N/A

Tropical livestock units (TLUs)

In all the livelihoods zones, the TLUs slightly increased due to the availability of water, pasture

and browse. The previous drought periods had led to decline in TLUs far much below normal, the

figures, which are now increasing. Birth rates and calving intervals increased compared to the

usual normal seasons.

Table 6: Tropical Livestock Units (TLUs) by household income groups

Livelihood zone Poor income households Medium income households

Current Normal Current Normal

Pastoral 2-3 3-4 4-6 7-8

Agro-pastoral 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6

Mixed Farming 2-3 3-4 3-4 4-5

Birth rate

There were improved birth rates especially in small stocks attributed to good pasture and browse

as well as water availability.

Milk Production and consumption

Milk production is adequate at the household level across all the livelihood zones, mostly from

cattle and camel. Most livestock, particularly, lactating have not yet migrated due to the

availability of water, pasture and browse thus are providing milk to households. The average milk

production is currently about 3 litres per household per day across livelihoods compared to

normal of 2 litres. The price of milk is generally low in all livelihood zones because there is

limited demand.

Table 7: Milk production, consumption and prices

Livelihood zone Milk Production

(Litres)/Household

Milk consumption

(Litres) per Household

Prices (Ksh)/Litre

Current LTA Current LTA Current LTA

Pastoral 2 1.5 2 1.5 50 60

Agro-pastoral 3 2 2 2 45 60

Mixed Farming 4 3 2 2 30 40

Migration

Livestock migration has not been reported in any of the 3 livelihood zones, apart from the usual

movements. In normal years, the animals would have migrated by such a time in search of water

and pasture especially in pastoral livelihoods residing in Pokot Central and Pokot North.

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Mortalities and Diseases

The main notifiable livestock disease outbreaks reported in different parts of the County were,

Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Lelan, Tapach and Chepareria

Wards of Pokot South Sub-County. In Pokot North Sub-County Lumpy Skin Disease was

reported in Suam, Kapchok and Kodich Wards. Other diseases reported were Peste des Petits

Ruminants (PPR) in Seker, Lomut, and parts of Kasei wards across the county. As a result of Foot

and mouth disease outbreak in Lelan markets were closed to prevent the spread of the disease.

The livestock diseases and deaths affected productivity and body condition in the outbreak areas.

Water for Livestock

The main sources of water for livestock and domestic use are rivers, streams, water pans, laggas,

shallow wells, and boreholes. The water sources had over 70 percent recharge in all livelihood

zones and expected to last for 3-4 months compared to 1-2 months normally. The current trekking

distance from grazing areas to water points is shorter compared to normal. The distance in

pastoral and agro-pastoral zones is two kilometers while that of mixed farming zones is less than

one kilometer compared to five and two respectively. The frequency of watering livestock in

Pastoral and agro-pastoral areas is 7 times a week in all livelihood zones. Under normal

circumstances for such time of the year, the watering frequency is usually 3-4 times per week in

pastoral and agro-pastoral zones.

Table 8: Water for livestock

Livelihood

zone

Return trekking

distances (Kms)

Expected duration to

last (Months)

Watering frequency

Current Normal Current Normal Current Normal

Pastoral 2 7 4 3 7 4

Agro pastoral 1 3 4 3 7 6

Mixed

Farming

0.5 2 4 3 7 7

3.1.4 Impact on availability

The good body condition has contributed to improved milk availability, high livestock prices, and

quality meat all of which have improved food security at the household level. The high maize

stocks at the household level have improved food availability.

3.2 Access

3.2.1 Market – prices and functioning

All markets were operating without disruptions except the ones in Lelan ward, which had been

closed indefinitely after the veterinary services confirmed the presence of FMD. Farmers in these

areas could not be able to sell or buy livestock, therefore, affecting their livelihoods and income.

However, the markets will soon be opened because the animals have already been vaccinated. The

main livestock markets in the county are Kishaunet in the mixed farming, Chepareria, Ortum,

Sigor, Lomut in agro-pastoral livelihood zone and Orolwo, Nakujit and Kacheliba in the pastoral

livelihood zones. Foodstuff markets are Makutano, Chepareria, Chepkopegh, Ortum, Orolwo,

Kaibichbich, Kacheliba and Amakuriat. The market supply of livestock is currently low across the

livelihood zones compared to normal. The sources of livestock are mainly from within the

communities around the market area, the neighbouring wards and in North Pokot some livestock

are from Uganda. Livestock trade is likely to increase in the next 3 months, especially in agro-

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Figure 3: Maize prices in West Pokot County

Figure 2: Goat Prices in West Pokot County

pastoral and pastoral zones. Currently, both the buyers and sellers of livestock are complaining of

the flow of livestock trade. Farmers cited subsidies of school fees as a reason why the supply of

livestock is low. Traders claim the needs of the farmers are not so high therefore not selling their

livestock in plenty, as some needs are met by income from other sources like farm produce and

livestock products. There were no variations between livelihoods. The common livestock traded

are cattle, sheep, and goats while food items sold on the markets are maize and beans with other

household commodities in the markets being cooking oil, sugar, and soap. The quantities traded

are normal for such time of the year.

Market Prices

Maize price

The current maize price per kg is Ksh. 36, being 14 percent below STA and three percent above

the previous month (Figure 3). There was no significant price variation between livelihoods since

all of them depended on the same sources. The trend of maize price is stable and is attributed to

high supply of maize from external sources which are mainly Trans Nzoia County and the

republic of Uganda as well as local harvests in all livelihood zones.

The maize price is however likely to go up in the

next three months as next season harvests are still

far in October.

Goat price

The current price of a two year medium size goat is

Ksh. 3,780, which is 54 percent above the LTA

price and one percent above the previous month

(Figure 4). The goat price remained invariable

between livelihood zones and is projected to remain

stable in the next 3 months due to expected onset of

long rains which would enhance the body condition

as water and browse remain plenty.

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Figure 5: Terms of Trade in West Pokot County

3.2.2 Terms of Trade

The current terms of trade (ToT) is 106,

being 81 percent above LTA and one

percent lower than the one reported in the

previous month (Figure 5). The ToT is

similar across the livelihood zones and is

predicted to decline in the next three

months as the price of goat is likely to be

stable while that of maize projected to

increase.

3.2.3 Income sources

The current main income sources include;

sale of livestock and livestock products in

pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihood zones

whereas households in mixed farming

livelihood zone relied on sale of farm produce. Sale of poultry is common across livelihoods.

3.2.4 Water access and availability

Major water sources

The major sources of water in the County for both households and livestock were boreholes,

rivers, water pans, traditional water wells and springs. Generally, there was 32 percent for

traditional river wells, 19 percent for both boreholes and pans and dams, 15 percent for rivers

while use of traditional water wells at 6 percent. Agro-pastoral livelihood zones relied mostly on

boreholes and traditional water wells while mixed farming livelihood zone relied on rivers and

springs as pastoral livelihood zones depended mostly on boreholes, traditional shallow wells and

water pans. There was a significant recharge on the water sources in all livelihood zones that

filled between 75 and 80 percent. Generally, the level of water in rivers is approximately 75

percent while boreholes are fully recharged. In the normal year at such time, most people rely on

fewer sources such as boreholes, water pans and rivers alone, as compared to the current year

where people are getting water from different sources such as boreholes, rivers, springs, scooping

from laggas. In the entire County, there are a total of 174 boreholes, 89 water pans and 297

springs that are operational with 33 boreholes and 10 springs being non-operational. The non-

operational water sources were due to borehole breakdown, non-replacement of boreholes parts

and inadequate spare parts to repair them, poor siting and siltation of water pans while springs

were covered by mud and huge boulders during the landslides that occurred in November 2019.

Location and name of operational and non- operational water sources

Table 9: Operational water sources

Source Pokot

North

Pokot

South

Pokot

Central

West

Pokot

Total

Boreholes 104 20 30 20 174

Water pans 40 4 25 20 89

Springs 2 213 24 58 297

Total 107 236 58 83 484

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Table 10: Non- operational water sources

Source Pokot

North

Pokot

South

Pokot

Central

West

Pokot

Total

Boreholes 15 4 6 8 33

Water pans 10 2 4 3 19

Springs 0 10 0 0 10

Total 34 4 16 8 62

The existing water in the water pans in the agro-pastoral and pastoral zones is expected to last for

three months while the boreholes and springs are expected to last for the whole year across all the

livelihood zones.

Distance to water sources

The return distance of water points have decreased from 3 km to 2 km in agro-pastoral zones

while that in pastoral zones from 5 km to 4km as the one in mixed farming livelihood zones

remained 0.2 km.

Waiting time at the source

The waiting time at water sources was normal across the three livelihood zones; in pastoral zones

at 0-60 minutes, 0-45 minutes in agro-pastoral and 0-30 minutes in mixed farming zones. In the

pastoral livelihood zones, the long waiting time is a result of giving preference for livestock to

drink water first.

Cost of water

The water remained free across the three livelihood zones at the source. However, there was a

decrease in water vendors' cost from Kshs 50 to Kshs 20 per 20 litre jerrican. The decrease is

attributed to the reduction in the return distance to the water sources. Households around market

centres and towns across the livelihood zones in the County were mainly supplied water by

vendors, whose price was similar.

Water consumption

The average water consumption was 15 litres per person per day (lpppd) in the mixed farming

zone, 10 lpppd in the agro-pastoral livelihood zones and 8 lpppd in pastoral livelihood zones.

Least consumption was noted in pastoral zones as attributed to relatively longer return distance to

water sources and more waiting time at water sources. Currently, latrine coverage is at 25, 50 and

80 percent coverage in the pastoral, agro-pastoral and mixed farming livelihood zone respectively.

There is possible contamination across the livelihood zones at water sources especially in water

pans and rivers where both livestock and humans wade in to drink, bathe, launder and surface

runoff as a result of rains.

3.2.5 Food Consumption

Food Consumption

A total of 98 percent of households fell in the acceptable food consumption score, with 0.7

percent being in borderline and 1.3 percent in the poor category in February 2020, indicating an

improvement compared to 78, 21.3 and 0.7 percent for acceptable, borderline and poor categories

respectively recorded in January 2020. There was significant variation between the two livelihood

zones with for instance 100 percent of households in the agro-pastoral zone being categorized as

having acceptable FCS compared to 63 percent households under the same category in the

pastoral livelihood zone. There is high food source diversity in agro-pastoral livelihood zones as

compared to pastoral livelihoods.

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Milk consumption

Currently, households across livelihood zones in January 2020 have an average milk consumption

of 1.6 litres per household per day, representing 33 percent above that of the LTA while similar to

that of December 2019. (National drought management authority Drought Early Warning Bulletin

for January 2020). The above-normal milk consumption is attributed to the increased milk

production associated with good livestock body condition due to adequate forage and water. The

current average price of milk is Kshs 45 per litre, being 25 percent below the LTA price. The

below normal price is a result of plenty of milk at the household level, which translates to better

food security.

3.2.6 Coping strategy

The reduced coping strategy index (rCSI) for February 2020 was 84.7, 11.3, 2.7 and 1.3 percent

for none, stressed crisis and emergency categories respectively. The levels indicate a general

improvement compared to the one recorded in January 2020 was 75.8 and 24.2 percent were for

none and stressed categories with zero percent for crisis and emergency each. The decrease

indicates that households employed fewer strategies to cope with cases of food inadequacy. The

lower rCSI, therefore, is attributed to favourable food commodity availability and access at

households and markets respectively. There was no significant variation in coping between

livelihood zones.

Livelihood Coping

Households are categorized to be having no coping, stressed coping, crisis coping and emergency

coping at 98.3, 0.8, zero and 0.8 percent respectively in February 2020, as compared to 98, 0.7,

zero and 1.3 percent in none, stressed coping, crisis coping and emergency coping respectively.

The percent for both crisis and emergency coping decreased from 1.3 in January to 0.8 in

February indicating a notable improvement.

3.3 Utilization

3.3.1 Morbidity and mortality patterns There was a significant decline in morbidity cases of the three main diseases; Upper Respiratory

Tract Infections, Diarrhoea and Malaria compared to the year, 2018. The decline is attributed to a

series of health interventions conducted at the community level such as health education on

disease prevention by use of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLITN) in preventing the

spread of Malaria, community-led total sanitation (CLTS) through sanitation nutrition activities

and availability of freshwater which reduced contamination thus few cases of diarrheal cases. The

County experienced an outbreak of Measles in three wards of Kiwawa, Kasei and Alale of Pokot

North in which five cases were confirmed and the health team responded immediately and was

able to contain the situation. There were no deaths reported. Epidemic prone and waterborne

diseases including Malaria and Typhoid fever increased significantly as compared to 2018 due to

enhanced rains during the year which favored high mosquito breeding while low latrine coverage

coupled with open defecation of 51.3 percent in 2019 being responsible for upsurge cases of

Typhoid. The under 5 (U5) years mortality rate and crude mortality rate were 0.11 percent, which

is an insignificant value compared to the threshold of <10 percent, which is within the WHO

acceptable threshold.

3.3.2 Immunization and Vitamin A supplementation

The immunization coverage for fully immunized child (FIC) slightly increased from 42 to 47

percent in the year 2019 compared to 2018, being below average as the WHO recommends 80

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Figure 6: percent of children at risk by MUAC in West

percent coverage for better immunity in child protection from childhood illnesses. The antigen

coverage for both OPV1 and Measles increased from 57 to 59 percent and 42 to 47 percent in

2018 and 2019 respectively, whence attributed to increased outreach sites and availability of the

vaccines. Coverage for antigen OPV3 dropped from 54 percent in 2018 to 40 percent in 2019.

The reasons for low coverage were linked to stock-outs of the vaccines and break down of

expanded programme on immunization (EPI) fridges. The Vitamin A supplementation coverage

for children between six to 59 months registered a significant improvement of 75 in 2019

compared to 69 percent in 2018. The improvement is attributed to the availability of Vitamin A

capsules, integrated health services during outreaches, monthly monitoring, OJT & mentorship of

health services providers and quarterly support supervision by the County and Sub-county health

management teams. The trends for both U5s and the general population morbidities follow a

common pattern such that, when there is a decrease or increase in U5s, that of the general

population decreases/increases too.

3.3.2 Nutritional status and dietary diversity

The proportion of 49 and 51 percent of

girls and boys under 5 years respectively

were sampled in February 2020, where the

children rated as being ‘at risk’ of

malnutrition were at 2.5 percent, showing

a decrease from 2.6 reported in January

2020 while being 78 percent lower than

LTA. The nutrition status of under-fives

improved and is linked to sufficient milk

consumption alongside other essential

health and nutrition commodities. These

were the main drivers for the reducing

number of children ‘at risk’ of

malnutrition. The number of meals

consumed by households fell within the

normal range of between two to three per

day, for both U5 and the general population. The household dietary diversity was 36.9 percent in

2017 up from 24.6 percent in 2014 (KAP and SMART Surveys, 2017). The Early initiation to

breastfeeding was 95.5 percent whereas exclusive breastfeeding rate is 39.9 percent which again

is below the national threshold of 61 percent and below average, main reasons being: inadequate

knowledge on maternal-infant and young child nutrition, poor feeding practices including

maternal workload. The current levels of malnutrition in the County are as follows, stunting rate

at 35.1 percent in 2019 down from 38.2 percent in 2018, Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) at

11.7 percent in 2019 slightly up from11 percent in 2018, Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) at 1.9

percent in 2019 up from 0.9 percent in 2018 and for underweight at 31.4 percent in 2019 down

from 40.1 percent in 2018. The malnutrition trends have been on downward in all the programme

indicators due to MOH and Partners support in Nutrition programming, for example, capacity

building of health care workers on new programs, scaling up of health facilities on IMAM Surge

services, health & nutrition education at the community level. The most likely cause of

malnutrition in West Pokot County are Poor feeding practices among children under five years,

poor dietary diversity among children under five years, child illnesses or diseases, inadequate

knowledge on maternal-infant and young child nutrition by the community, inadequate technical

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staff to deliver correct information on maternal-infant and young child nutrition and maternal

workload affect women ability to feed young children.

3.3.2 Sanitation and Hygiene

The main sources of water for domestic use are water pan/dams, rivers/springs, shallow wells,

pipe systems and boreholes at 34, 15, 14, 11 and 10 percent respectively with the percent of

households using unprotected water sources being 70 countywide. The households draw their

water using jerricans and store either covered with lids while others do not cover, the former, who

constitute the majority. Most of the households do not treat their water and are estimated at 90

percent while the rest do the treatment by either boiling, use of aqua tabs or chlorine. The above

behavior contributed to increased cases of typhoid. The water treatment is more practiced in

mixed farming and agro-pastoral compared to the pastoral livelihood zones, the reason being that

awareness is currently high in the mixed farming and agro-pastoral compared to pastoral

livelihood zone, hence high vulnerability to waterborne diseases in pastoral zones. Sources of

water contamination are rivers, unprotected springs and shallow wells in all livelihoods with

water pans and dams leading in Pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihood zones. The corrective

measures taken by livelihood zones include: Development of the wells by use of culverts,

brick-lining with use of hand pumps on traditional shallow wells. Construction of draw-off

structures, encouragement of water treatment practices and capacity build the community on good

hygiene practices with enforcement law on discouraging people from bathing in rivers to target

open water source users. Most of the community members disposed of their human and household

wastes in the open while few used pit-latrines and waste pits. The latrine coverage is 55, 30 and

15 percent for mixed farming, agro-pastoral and pastoral livelihood zones respective. The

majority of the households (80 percent) do not practice handwashing at 5 critical times in which

most only wash their hands before and after eating and after visiting toilets. This is the likely

major cause of food contamination and WASH associated diseases in the population.

3.4 Trends of key food security indicators

Table 11: Food security trends

Indicator Long rains assessment, July

2019

Short rains assessment, Feb

2020

Percent of maize stocks held

by households (Agro-

pastoral)

128 111

Livestock body condition Good Good

Water consumption (litres

per person per day) 8 lpppd 15 lpppd

Price of maize per kg Kshs 54 Kshs 36

Distance to grazing 4.8 km 3.3 km

Terms of Trade 57 106

Coping strategy index 2.3 2.2

FCS: Across all livelihoods:

Acceptable 69 98

Borderline 26 0.7

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Indicator Long rains assessment, July

2019

Short rains assessment, Feb

2020

Poor 5 1.3

rCSI (None, Stressed, Crisis) 77.4, 26.2 and 2 75.8, 24.2 and 0

Livelihood Coping (N, S, C

and E)

98, 1.2, 0 and 0.8 98.3, 0.8, 0 and 0.8

3.5 Education

3.5.1 Enrolment

There was a higher enrolment of girls than boys in early child development at 50.2 and 49.8

percent respectively, with no notable transfers at the early child development level. Most feeder

early child development had no classrooms and learning was taking place in churches and under

trees mainly in pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihood zones. The early child development

education learners did not have any form of school feeding program during the study period. A

few schools mainly in mixed farming and urban centres had arranged to have some feeding

program supported by the parents. In primary schools, there were more boys than girls at 51.1 and

48.9 percent respectively. The enrolment was stable mainly because of food presence at home and

school. Regular school meals program (RSMP) was available in all schools while Home Grown

School Meals Programme (HGSMP) in some schools. There were low-cost boarding primary

schools in some parts of the county and no notable inter- sub-county transfers were experienced.

At the secondary school level, enrolment was stable in comparison to the previous period, due to

affordable fees owing to government subsidy including allocation of bursaries by county

government, national government, and partners. Besides, the national government’s 100 percent

transition policy has contributed to the stability in school enrolments.

3.5.2 Participation

There was an increase in attendance rate in ECDE in term one 2020, compared to third term 2019

for both boys and girls by 6.8 and 4.8 percent. In primary schools, attendance of girls increased by

2.3 percent while boys’ attendance increased by 2.7 percent. The increase in attendance by both

boys and girls is attributed to the availability of food at home and at school as well as minimal

migration experienced during the assessment period since there were no unusual livestock

migrations reported in the county. Attendance in secondary schools was stable mainly because of

bursaries, fees subsidy and 100 percent transition policy. It was further observed that the absence

of sanitary towels among the adolescent girls had negatively affected their school participation at

both primary and secondary school levels.

3.5.3 Retention

The dropout rate decreased across the three levels of education in the first term 2020, as compared

to the third term 2019. The main factors contributing to the drop out in ECDE and primary

schools includes the absence of food, long distance to school and family labour responsibilities.

•In secondary schools teenage pregnancies, child marriages, fees, and cost of education, family

ignorance on the value of schooling and family labour responsibility were among the factors

leading to the dropout.

3.5.4 School meals programme

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All the schools in the county were enrolled on RSMP compared to the third term 2019 when only

sub-county (North Pokot) was benefitting from the program. All schools that were benefiting

from ECDE fortified porridge had not received the consignment during the assessment period. It

was established that RSMP benefits 94,190 boys and 93,343 girls in entire West Pokot County.

The feeding program has enhanced enrolment, retention and improved school attendance. There

were no school meals for ECDE learners and as such, the absence of food at school for these

levels had negatively affected enrolment, attendance, retention, and transition.

3.5.5 Inter-Sectoral links where available

The majority of schools get water from rivers and boreholes which constitute 70 percent while the

remaining 30 percent have piped water which is not sustainable. All schools have toilets although

most of them are inadequate. 80 percent of schools do not have handwashing facilities while the

majority of feeder early child development education centres do not have functional latrines.

Deworming and Vitamin A supplements were done in all early child development education

centers and data in the Ministry of Health estimated 80 percent of ECDE children were

supplemented with Vitamin A and deworming drugs. Currently, there is no corporal punishment.

Majority of the teaching staff are hired by School Management Boards (BOMs) which comprise

of 60 percent of total staff. Teachers Service Commission (TSC) employed teachers comprise of

40 percent. Some teachers do not regularly attend classes due to drug addiction (alcoholism).

Most of the schools have few classrooms which have contributed to overcrowding in classes

while some classes are conducted under trees, a scenario that cuts across the entire county,

although mostly in pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihood zones of Pokot North and Pokot Central

sub-counties.

4.0 FOOD SECURITY PROGNOSIS

4.1 Prognosis Assumptions

As per the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD), downscaled forecast, the county is

expected to continue receiving enhanced including long rains (MAM 2020) through to June

2020.

The maize price is likely to increase in the next six months as next season harvest is still far

in October. Goat prices are expected to remain stable over the same period since the

projected good long rains would boost forage and water for sustained body condition.

The County’s terms of trade are anticipated to maintain the above normal levels and being

favorable over the next six months as maize and goat prices assume upward and stability

trends respectively.

Considering the positive rainfall forecast, the current condition of pasture and browse is

likely to remain good and last beyond MAM 2020. As such, milk production and

consumption would be good and enhance food security in the County.

Given the current trend of main water sources, respective return distances for both domestic

and livestock while taking into account the projected duration as well as the positive MAM

forecast, water availability is expected to remain stable across the livelihood zones beyond

the MAM season.

Based on the analysis, the County’s food availability and access are likely to fluctuate

within the normal ranges, posing none or minimal threat to eventual food security at the

household level.

As the season is projected to be successful based on the forecast, crop performance is

expected to be good and lead to pumper harvests resulting in high stocks.

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4.2 Food security Outlook for the next 6 months

Food security outcome in the next three months (February to April)

The food consumption at the household level is expected to remain stable as milk consumption

will still be good during the March April May (MAM) season since livestock will be having high

production. Forage conditions are currently good and projected to remain good are likely to

maintain the good body condition of livestock leading to improved livestock productivity, thus

enhancing birth rates and subsequent TLUs. The likely stable food consumption would enable

improved nutrition status for children as households are likely to have access as required. As

human welfare remains stable with the current below normal mortality rates, the situation is

expected to remain good since there are no anticipated hazards and shocks. The majority of the

households therefore currently classified as None/Minimal (IPC Phase 1) and expected to remain

in this phase up to May 2020.

Food security outcome for May to July

By July 2020, the food consumption at the household level is expected to remain stable since milk

consumption will still be good, just one month from the MAM season. During the same period,

livestock will continue in high production level having come from the main rain season. Forage

conditions are would equally remain good and therefore likely to maintain the good body

condition of livestock leading to improved livestock productivity and enhanced birth rates for

higher TLUs. The improved food consumption is expected to sustain good nutrition status for

children. During this period, the food commodity prices would have not changed much thus food

access will still be good and normal. Mortality rates will still be below normal during the

forecasted period. Most of the households in the County will still be classified as None/Minimal

(IPC Phase 1) as of July 2020.

5.0 CONCLUSION AND INTERVENTIONS

5.1 Conclusion

5.1.1 Phase classification The Phase Classification is ‘None/Minimal’ (IPC Phase 1) all livelihood zones of the county.

5.1.2 Summary of Findings

The rainfall performance was above normal, with timely onset, even spatial and good temporal

distribution in addition to above normal cumulative amounts besides early cessation. The county

experienced shocks from landslides and floods on top of cases of livestock/crop pests and

diseases including FMD, LSD and desert locust invasion. Although October, November, and

December are not the main cropping season, the excessive rains affected normal production. The

maize price was below the LTA price. There was generally improved livestock production owing

to good rains that enabled enhanced forage and water availability in all livelihoods. Livestock

prices increased and remained above the LTA price across livelihoods, with the terms of trade

improving to above normal. Distance to water sources decreased significantly as main water

sources recharged sufficiently and projected to last for more than a normal period. There were

downward morbidity trends across livelihood zones for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections,

Malaria, and Diarrhoea as common diseases in the County. Rates for both GAM and SAM were

lower than standard with a downward trend. The county, however, maintained low latrine

coverage, especially in the pastoral livelihood zones. There was improved Vitamin A

supplementation coverage as well as fully immunized children. Food consumption improved

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compared to November 2019 as the CSI decrease, indicating an improved food security situation

in all livelihoods.

5.1.3 Sub-county ranking

Sub County Food security

rank (1-10)

Main food security threat (if any)

Pokot Central 4 - Affected by landslides/Floods

- Locusts invasion

- Cut-off roads network

- Post-harvest losses

- Low access to health facilities, erratic supply of drugs

- Poor sanitation practices

- Livestock diseases

Pokot North 3 - Livestock diseases

- Outbreak of measles

- Locust invasion

- Crop pest and diseases

- Poor sanitation practices

- Limited access to health care services

Pokot South 2 - Affected by landslides/floods

- Livestock diseases

- Crop pests and diseases

- Cut off roads network

Pokot West 1 - Access to services- health, infrastructure

- Even distribution of rainfall

- Operational markets

- Still having household stocks

- Water availability and accessibility

5.2 Ongoing Interventions

5.2.1 Food interventions

5.2.2 Non-food interventions

Intervention Objective Specific

Locatio

n

Activit

y

target

Cos

t

No. of

beneficiari

es

Implemen

tation

Time

Frame

Implementatio

n stakeholders

1. Water

Sector

Rehabilitatio

n/upgrade of

boreholes to

solar power

To increase

availability

and

accessibility

of clean and

safe water

Alale,ka

pchok,S

uam,

Kodich,

Masol,C

hepareri

19200 25.6

M

19200 2019-2020 ACF. World

Vision and

COG

18

a

Pipeline

extension

To increase

availability

and

accessibility

of clean and

safe water

Tapach,

Cheparer

ia, Batei,

Kodich,

Lomut,

siyoi

2400 3M 2400 2019-2020 COG

Distribution

of water

storage

containners,

soaps, and

water

treatment

chemicals

(Aquatabs)

To increase

availability

and

accessibility

of clean and

safe water

and

handwashin

g practices

Alale,ka

pchok,S

uam,

Kodich,

Masol,C

hepareri

a

42500 3.8

M

42500 2019-2020 ACF

Construction

of intakes

and treatment

works

To increase

the

availability

and

accessibility

of clean and

safe water

Batei 5000 9M 5000 2019-2020 COG

Rehabilitatio

n of intakes

rising main,

tank

construction

To increase

the

availability

and

accessibility

of clean and

safe water

Lelan,

Tapach,

Siyoi

and

Lomut

6000

4.8

M

6000 2019-2020 COG

Dam

construction

To increase

the

availability

and

accessibility

of clean and

safe water

Kiwawa 4000 70

M

4000 2019-2020 GOK

2. Agriculture

Construction

of Kamelei

Reduce

post-harvest

Tapach 1 4M 1Year County

goverment

19

potato cool

store

losses and

increase

income

Construction

of Onion

store

Reduce

post-harvest

losses and

increase

income

Batei 1 2M 1 Year County

goverment

Distribution

of Onion

seeds

Increase

area under

bulb onions

Batei,

Lomut

8M Over 200

farmers

1Year Counthgoverme

nt

3. Health and Nutrition (Countywide)

Intervention

Location No. of beneficiaries Implemente

rs

Estimated

Cost (Ksh)

Time Frame

Male Female

Vitamin A

Supplementation

All

immunizing

health

facilities

(130 )

54453 49167 MOH,

MOE,

Partners

(ACF,UNIC

EF)

4.6Million Ongoing

Zinc

Supplementation

All health

facilities

( 117 )

54453 49167 MOH and

partners (

UNICEF,

ACF)

Ongoing

Management of

Acute

Malnutrition

(IMAM)

84 0f 105

health

facilities and

61 outreach

sites

43456 60164 MOH,

Partners

(ACF, ,

KRCS, )

10 million 1 year

IYCN

Interventions

(EBF and Timely

Intro of

complementary

Foods)

112 of 117

health

facilities and

61 outreach

sites

28640 MOH,

Partners(AC

F, UNICEF,

KRCS)

3 million Ongoing

Iron Folate

Supplementation

among Pregnant

Women

All

immunizing

health

facilities and

outreach sites

28867 MOH,

Partners

(ACF,

UNICEF,

KRCS,)

500000 5 years

Deworming All

immunizing

108913 MOH,

MOE,

2million 5 years

20

health

facilities

Partners

(ACF,

UNICEF,

KRCS)

Food Fortification Wholesalers,

supermarkets,

retail shops,

open markets

and

households

112620 108913 MOH,

Partners

(ACF,

UNICEF,)

3.4Million 5yeara

OTHER

PUBLIC

HEALTH

INTERVENTIO

NS

1. CLTS All the

community

695447 NGO, RED

CROSS,

3Million 2years

SANut All 675447 MOH/RED

CROSS/AC

F/UNICEF

1.5 Million 2years

4. Livestock

Intervention Ward No .of

beneficiarie

s

Implemen

ters

Impacts in terms

of food security

Cost Time

Frame

Logistical

support in

livestock

disease

surveillance,

treatment,

deworming

and

vaccination

Seker,

Lomut,

Chepareria

, Tapach,

Lelan,

Kodich,

Kapchok,

Alale,

Suam,

Kasei,

135,390

livestock

13,539

farmers

Action

Against

Hunger

(ACF)

Timely response

to interventions

thus safeguarding

livelihoods and

source of food

(milk and meat)

3,070,929 2019 Aug-

2020 Aug

Training of

veterinary staff

and

Community

Disease

Reporters on

Participatory

Disease

Surveillance

34

veterinary

staff

100

Community

Disease

Reporters

Action

Against

Hunger

(ACF)

Improved

livestock disease

reporting thus

protecting the

source of

livelihoods and

source of food

(milk and meat).

5,586,799 2019 Aug-

2020 Aug

21

Purchase of

pasture seeds

West and

south sub-

county

County

governme

nt

2020/2021 10,000000 ongoing

5.3 Recommended Interventions

5.3.1 Food interventions

Sub-county Food security rank (1-4) Proportion in need of immediate food

assistance (%)

Pokot North 1 15-20

Pokot Central 2 10-15

Pokot South 3 5-10

Pokot West 4 5-10

5.3.2 Non-food interventions

Sub-

county

Interventi

on

Location No. of

targeted

beneficia

ries

Proposed

implemente

rs

Require

d

resourc

es

Availab

le

resourc

es

Timeframe

1. Water

Pokot

North and

Pokot

Central

Equipping

of drilled

boreholes

Kapchok,

Suam

,Kiwawa and

Masol

7000 GOK,

C.O.G and

Developme

nt partners

2M 0 2019-2021

Pokot

North

Central,

and West

Desilting

of water

pans

Kapchok,

Suam,Alale

,Kiwawa,

Kodich,Kasei

, Masol and

Kong’elai

12000 GOK,

C.O.G and

Developme

nt partners

38M 0 2019-2021

Pokot

North

Central,

and West

Sand dam

constructio

n

Kapchok,

Suam

,Kiwawa,

Kodich,Kasei

, Masol and

Kong’elai

17000 GOK, COG

and

Developme

nt partners

10.8M 0 2019-2021

Pokot

North

Central,

South and

West

Supply of

10,000 ltrs

plastic

tanks

Alale,

Kapchok,Kas

ei, Kiwawa,

Kodich,

Suam,

Mnagei,

Riwo,

Kapenguria,

Siyoi,

Endogh,

Sook,

Tapach,

40000 GOK, COG

and

Developme

nt partners

14.4M 0 2019-2021

22

Lelan, Batei,

Madol,

Lomut,

Sekerr

2. Livestock

Sub County Intervention War

d

No .of

beneficiari

es

Implemente

rs

Impact

s in

terms

of food

securit

y

Cost Time

Frame

Central

Pokot

Holding

ground

rehabilitation(s

urveying

fencing

construction of

office/bomas)

Runo

Weiw

ei

ward

County

government

15,000,0

00

2020/2021

All sub-

counties

Poultry supply All

wards

County

government

To

promot

e food

security

and

income.

20,

000,000

new

South Pokot Wool sheep

merino

South

Pokot

To

improv

e

income

generati

on

4,000,00

0

new

Central/Nort

h Pokot

Boran bulls Improv

e cattle

breeds

15,000,0

00

new

3. Health and Nutrition

Immediate Recommended Interventions

Sub-

County

Intervention Location No. of

beneficiaries

Proposed

Implement

ers

Required

Resources

Availabl

e

Resourc

es

Time

Frame

All Accelerated

Integrated

outreach

Pastoral

and

agropasto

Children <5

years

(108913)

County

Government

,

Funds,

Equipment,

medical

Human

resource

though

1year

23

services ral zones

acrss the

county

and parts

of mixed

farming

zones

Pregnant and

lactating

mothers of

children less

than 6 months

MOH,Partn

ers (ACF,

KRCS,

UNICEF)

supplies,

Nutrition

commoditi

es,

IEC

materials,

Report

tools

Utility

vehicle

inadequa

te

All Cbfci

implementati

on

All the

livelihood

zones

All the

communityCh

ildren<5 years

(112287)

County

Government

,

MOH,Partn

ers (ACF,

KRCS,

UNICEF)

Utilityvehi

cle,

Human

resource

though

inadequa

te

1year

All Accelerated

Integrated

outreach

services

Pastoral

and

agropasto

ral zones

across the

county

and parts

of mixed

farming

zones

Children <5

years

(108913)

Pregnant and

lactating

mothers of

children less

than 6 months

County

Government

, MOH,

Partners

(ACF,

KRCS,

UNICEF,

WVK)

Funds,

Equipment,

medical

supplies,

Nutrition

commoditi

es,

IEC

materials,

Report

tools

Utility

vehicle

Human

resource

though

inadequa

te

1year

All

SaNut

activity

Pastoral

and

agropasto

ral zones

across the

county

and parts

of mixed

farming

zones

All

Households

with children

under five

years,

pregnant and

lactating

mothers of

children 6-23

months

County

Government

, MOH,

Partners

(ACF,

KRCS,

UNICEF)

Funds Human

resource

though

inadequa

te

1year

Medium and Long term Recommended Interventions

Sub-

County

Intervention Location No. of

beneficiaries

Proposed

Implement

ers

Required

Resources

Availabl

e

Resourc

es

Time

Frame

24

All Roll out of

IMAM surge

model

Pastoral

and agro-

pastoral

zones

across the

county

Health

facilities at the

pastoral and

agro-pastoral

livelihood

zones (84)

MOH, ACF,

UNICEF

Funds for

training,

Nutrition

commoditi

es, medical

supplies

Human

resource

Not

adequate

1 year

All Enhance

Promotion of

appropriate

MIYCN

County Whole

population

(675447)

County

Government

, MOH

Partners

(ACF,

KRCS,

UNICEF)

Funds for

training

Human

resource

1 year

All Enhance

Promotion of

appropriate

WASH

practices

County Whole

population

(675447)

County

Government

, MOH,

Partners

(ACF,

KRCS,

UNICEF)

All Training on

integrated

management

of acute

malnutrition

County Newly

recruited

health care

service

providers

(120)

County

Government

, MOH,

Partners

(ACF,

Funds for

training

Human

resource

1 year

All Role out of

BFCI in

community

units

County 8 Community

Units

100,000

County

Government

, MOH,

Partners

(ACF

Funds for

training

Human

resource

Continu

ing

All Role out of

family

MUAC

County 4 units trained County

Government

, MOH,

Partners

(ACF

Funds for

training,

Family

MUAC

tapes

Human

resource

s

Continu

ing