Climate Change and Pastoral Economy in Kenya:A Blinking Future |
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| Authors: | Julius MHUHO Josephine KWNGAIRA Harun OOGINDO Geography |
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| Institution: | [1]Geography Department, Maseno University, Maseno 40105, Kenya [2]Department of Botany and Horticulture, Maseno University, Maseno, 40105, Kenya |
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| Abstract: | The present paper examines the changing climatic scenarios and associated effects on livestock farming(pastoralism) in the arid and semi arid lands(ASAL) of Kenya,which cover over 80%of the country.The study was carried out in the semi arid Mukogodo Division of Laikipia District in Kenya.This division received a mean annual rainfall of approximately 507.8 mm and the main source of livelihood was pastoralism.Questionnaire,structured interview,observation and literature review were the main methods of data co... |
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| Keywords: | arid and semi arid lands pastoralism climate change drought Kenya |
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