1 As at November 2014 NAROK SECONDARY DATA REVIEW
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NAROK SECONDARY DATA REVIEW The county shares 29.9% of the national urban population ranked 46/47CRA 2012 Introduction Narok town is the largest urban population taking 4.5 % of This document is a baseline for humanitarian needs the county’s population Kilgoris 1.1%, Nairagie Enkare assessment in Narok with aim ofproviding information that 0.69%, and Lolgarian 0.31% respectively CRA 2012 would aid in decision making. The information presented has been gathered through a review of pre-crisis, studies and The disabled population; 0.44% have visual disability, lessons learnt secondary data. Available indicator information 0.45% hearing disability, 0.36% speech disability, 0.75% is by County, Sub County, and National (where there is no physical and self care disability, 0.21mental disability and available sub-county/county information). This desk review is 0.13% with other disabilities.(Census 2009) to help in the process of assessment planning for humanitarian Narok County has a population density of 47.0km2, needs assessment. lowerthan the national population density of 401.1KM2 see Table 1 Purpose of the Desk review The average household size in Narok is 5.03, high than the national household size of 4.4. See Table 1 This desk review is not a comprehensive survey on food security, livelihoods, WASH, protection e.t.c nor is it an inter- The county’s age distribution is 53% between 0-14 years, agency needs assessment. It is a process in which a 45% (15 – 64 yrs), 2% (Over 65yrs),CRA 2012 secondary literature and data has been used to uncover any Kenya has a gender index of 0.39% for 2012, and a Human relevant information of use and guidance for the preparation of Development Index score of 0.509 for 2011, Narok North the in-crisis primary data collection. and South on the other hand have a HDI of 0.95% and 1% respectively1 Content List In 2011, the national birth rate per 1,000 was 37.6 (World Summary Bank, 2011), and the annual population growth rate was Demography Sector briefs 2.67% (World bank, 2012) Area profile Partners (3W) Vulnerable groups # Populat Total Area in County House ion Male Female Populat Sq.Km holds Density ion Demography of Population 169,22 429,0 421,89 850,92 Narok *** 17933 465**** Narok County constitutes 2.2% of the national 0 26 4 0 populationranked 19/47. 50% of the population are male Kenya 8,767, 96,252. 401.1 19,19 19,417, 38,610, while 50% are female 1 Summary pop distribution by district 2009 1 As at November 2014 104 0 2,458 639 097 The dominant Ethnicgroup is Maasaiwith significant pockets of Kisii, Kikiyu, and Kalenjin. CRECO 2012 Table 1 Population statistics Narok (Source: KNBS 2012, Source 2009 Census, **** CRA 2012)2 Clan based politics is a dominant factor in Narok as the minorities have not been able to participate in social and Area Profile political life CRECO 2012 Mobile penetration is high and network coverage is reliable. Geography, climate and economy Narok islocated on the South Rift Valley on the north of Governance and coordination Tanzania, it borders six counties with Nakuru to the North, Narok County is served by the Magistrates Courts in Narok Bomet, Nyamira and Kisii to the North West, Kajiado to the and Kilgoris. The geographical size of the County and the East and Migori to the WestCRECO 2012 spread of its population hinder capacity to resolve conflicts. The county has 5 sub counties namely Kilgoris, CRECO 2012 EmuruaDikirr, Narok North, Narok East, Narok West CRECO There are 3 local authorities in Narok namely Town Council 2012 of Narok, County Council of Narok, and County Council of Theeconomic activities are farming, Tourism in Maasai Trans Mara capital.Investmentkenya.com Mara, Commercial Farming such as wheat, maize & potatoes Livestock Farming. (CRECO 2012, CRA 2012.) Hazards and Historic Sources of Conflict Mining activities include gold mining in Lolgorianie and Kilimapesa, quarry and sand harvesting3 Shocks and Hazards Themean temperature is from8C0to maximum of 28C0. It Upredictable weather partens resulting to drought and Food has two rainy seasons with average rainfall ranging from 500 insecurity. to 1,800 mm per annum CRECO 2012, CRA 2012.) Narok is adversely affected by drought resulting to loss of livestock, wildlife, displacement of communities in search of The gross national income per capita was $2780World water & pasture reducing them to a state of destitution. Bank,2014 Ocurrence of Floods and Landslides Kenya’s inflation rate stood at 3.25% in November 2013 4 (www.worldbank.org) Eethinic skirmishes Socio-cultural characteristics Historic triggers/Sources of tentions The county is prone to politicaly motivated violence 2http://knbs.or.ke/countydata.php 3 UN study/research for the Kenya Vision 2030 4 Environmental Action Plan 2009-2013 Ministry of environment and mineral resources 2 As at November 2014 The Maasai have always had grievance over land vis-à-vis Financial services: The County has 6 Commercial banks, 8 the Kikuyu community. Electoral politics is Micro-Finance Institutions Influenced by this grievance and is likely to continue in the The county has 12% of population living below the poverty coming electionsCRECO 2012. line5 Security Issues Health and Nutrition The Maasai and the Kisii fight over scarce pastures and even scarcer water; with the fights intensifying during election Health periodsCRECO 2012 18.1(%)of births are delivered at health facility as compared to the national level 44% See Table 2 Inter-communal rivalry on political powers CRECO 2012. 53.2.6% Fully-immunized pop <1yr (2012) below the national Child protection 83.0% See Table 2 Malaria cases (per 100,000 people) is 12,230 lower than the Narok County has a child rich population, where 0-14 year national 21,945 See Table 2 olds constitute 51% of the total population. This is due to Tuberculosis Prevalence (per 100,000 people) 159, which is high fertility rates among women as shown by the highest lower than the national level 2236 percentage household size of 4-6 members at 43% KNBS Cultural practices such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Doctors to Population Ratio: 1:100,953 early forced marriages, premature pregnancy and moranism Health facilities: Dispensary (84), Health Centres (16), Sub also pose a great threat to children, as most of them are District (1), District (3) denied the right to education by their parents in order to get Notable Hospitals: Narok District Hospital (155 beds) and married or marry. KNBS (Kenya National Bureau of Transmara District Hospital (32 Beds Capacity) Statistics) The national life expectancy at birth is 57.5% for males and 56.3 for females (World bank, 2012) Livelihood and Food Security The national literacy rate for adults is 87.4% (90.6% for males, 84.2% for females), and the youth literacy rate is 92% Livelihoods (91.7% for males, 93.7% for females World Bank, 2010 Narok is a rich County with large farming scale of wheat, barley and maize for commercial purposes CRECO 2012 The national maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 360 Main Economic Activities/industries: deaths/100,000 live births in 2010 WHO, 2010( MOH Narok) Tourism in Maasai Mara, Commercial Farming (Maize Barley Horticultural), and Livestock Farming 5www.softkenya.com 6MOH - Kenya Health Information System 2012 3 As at November 2014 Health coverage Narok Kenya There are 61 water pans, 53 of which are operational, * 7permanent springs, 4permanent rivers and 7 operational Malaria (as % of all 1st boreholes in the county7 19.9(21) 27.7 outpatient visits) TB in every 10,000 people Sanitation and hygiene 18 (14) 39 (% 2009/10) HIV+ ante-natal care Narok County does not have a centralized sewerage piping 4 (26) 5.9 clients (%, 2010) system. Delivered in a health 19.8 Residents rely on pit latrine but in the rural areas open 37.5 centre (38) defecation is common and this contributes to the Qualified medical 18.9 contamination of rivers and pans when it rains. 37.6 assistant during birth (40) Bathing and cleaning of cars, motorbikes and clothes is 62.2 done on the water sources and contributes to water Had all vaccinations 75 (42) contamination. These being the main water sources within Table 2 Health coverage indicators by county (CRA, 2011) the expansive pastoral areas, it predisposes the Figures shown are percentage of population, figure in brackets indicates the households to waterborne diseases since water is not rank compared across all 47 counties. * indicates Kenya county average treated before consumption Morbidity and mortality Infant Mortality Rates: 60 per 1,000 (Rift Valley Province) Education Under-Five Mortality Rates: 12 per 1,000 (Rift Valley Province) The county has 571primary schools and 61secondary Prevalent Diseases: Malaria, foot and mouth, Try- schools. The ratio of Teacher to Pupil in primary school is ponosomiasis, HIV/Aids) 1:33 and 33:1. There are 8 youth polytechnic and 1 college (www.softkenya.com) university The average literacy is 56.3%, and only 0.4% attain WASH university education and 8.9 secondary education 73.1% of those attending Schools are between15-18 years Access to water this is higher compared to national 70.1 %, and is ranked The current water sources for both domestic and livestock 25/47 counties use in the county are rivers, water pans, shallow wells, Those who can read & write are 41.4% lower than the boreholes and springs. national level 66.4% and is ranked 42/47 counties 7Narok LRA Report 2013 4 As at November 2014 Narok Kenya Can read & write 41.1 66.4 (10-14 months) (30) Attending School, 73.1 70.9 15-18 years (18) Table 3: County Education coverage (CRA, 2011) Figures shown are percentage of population, figure in brackets indicates the rank compared across all 47 counties.