| Area: | 26 000 sq.km |
| Climate: | Highland rainy climate with moderate temperature (200C); two rainy seasons (Feb.- May and Sept.-Nov.) |
| Population: | 6.29 million (1998 estimate); G.N.P. per caput: U.S.$ 180 (1997) |
| Specific characteristics of the country: | Low-income food-deficit country; land-locked country |
| Logistics: | Ports: Mombasa (Kenya) and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania); rail and road connections inadequate |
| Major foodcrops: | Pulses, plantains, roots, tubers, maize and sorghum |
| Marketing year: | January/December; Lean season: November-December |
| Share of cereals in total calorie intake: | 34 percent |
CURRENT SITUATION
Renewed violence in September and October has resulted in a deterioration of the security situation in the country. This is likely to disrupt agricultural activities in some areas.
Harvesting of the 1998C short season food crops is complete. The outturn is estimated to be satisfactory, reflecting normal weather conditions and improved agricultural input availability. Prospects for the 1999A season crop in the ground are uncertain. Erratic rains in the past two months, mainly in eastern parts, may have negatively affected crop yield. The food supply situation has improved with the improved 1998 food production. However, it remains tight for the population still living in displaced camps.
| Wheat | Rice | Coarse grains | Total | |
| Normal Production | 7 | 41 | 253 | 301 |
| Normal Imports | 20 | 2 | 7 | 29 |
| of which: Structural food aid | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 Domestic Availability | 10 | 38 | 243 | 291 |
| 1998 Production (rice in paddy terms) | 10 | 57 | 243 | 310 |
| 1998 Production (rice in milled terms) | 10 | 38 | 243 | 291 |
| Possible stock drawdown | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 Utilization | 37 | 38 | 258 | 333 |
| Food Use | 26 | 36 | 233 | 295 |
| of which: local purchase requirement | - | - | - | - |
| Non-food use | 11 | 2 | 25 | 38 |
| Exports or Re-exports | - | - | - | - |
| Possible stock build up | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 Import Requirement | 27 | - | 15 | 42 |
| Anticipated commercial imports | 6 | - | - | 6 |
| Food aid needs | 21 | - | 15 | 36 |
| Current Aid Position | ||||
| Food aid pledges | - | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| of which: Delivered | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Donor-financed purchases | - | - | - | - |
| of which: for local use | - | - | - | - |
| for export | - | - | - | - |
| Estimated Per Caput Consumption (kg/Year) | 4 | 6 | 37 | 47 |
| Indexes | ||||
| 1998 production as % of normal: | 103 | |||
| 1998 import requirement as % of normal: | 145 | |||
| 1998 food aid requirement as % of normal: | - |
