List Of Arid And Semi Arid Counties In Kenya
Arid regions by definition receive little precipitation—less than 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rain per year. Semi-arid regions receive 10 to 20 inches (25 to 50 centimeters) of rain per year.
Although the rocks and tectonic features underlying arid regions may not differ from other areas, the landscape is distinctive. With little vegetation and often loose surface material, erosion is the main factor in shaping the land surface.
In this article Keweb.co tries to answer the question by publishing the full list of Arid And Semi Arid Counties in Kenya
Below are the full List of Arid And Semi Arid Counties In Kenya
Baringo, Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit, Samburu, Tana River, Turkana and Wajir.
Semi-arid counties (light brown area): Embu, Kilifi, Kwale, Laikipia, Lamu, Makueni, Meru, Narok, Nyeri, Taita Taveta, Tharaka Nithi, Kitui, Kajiado and West Pokot.
Which are arid and semi-arid areas in Kenya?
Northern Kenya is described as semi arid to arid with average temperatures reaching in some areas reach 35 o C although highs of 44 o C in the Suguta Valley and even 65 o C have been recorded.
Which part of Kenya is affected by drought?
Attachments. Nairobi, Kenya; October 5th, 2022 – The ASAL region of Kenya has endured three severe droughts in the last decade (2010-2011, 2016-2017 and 2020-2022).
The current drought (2020 – 2022) has been the most severe and longest with widespread livelihood loses and massive displacement of populations.