Examination of the Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Sustainable Food Production in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya2022
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2022-01-05
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Food insecurity has remained a major challenge to many developing countries. The Food and
Agricultural Organization, estimates that 842 million people have suffered from lack of food access,
resulting in undernourishment. Kenya’s rural and urban areas, have been suffering from food
insecurity since independence. Previous case-studies have shown that, although various
governments and donor agencies' have attempted to sponsor food-production programs, execution
has remained a challenge. Elgeyo Marakwet has previously been experiencing famine intervention
projects from World Vision Kenya, Community Agricultural Development for Semi-Arid Lands,
National Agriculture and Livestock Extension Program and Njaa Marufuku Kenya. The aim of this
research was to examine the, organizational structure, socio-economic and capacity-building
factors that contribute to sustainable food production in semi-arid and arid areas. The study used a
descriptive survey research design to guide in the collection of data from a sample of 136
households using structured questionnaire. Data was analysed through cross-tabulation using Chi square, ANOVA and percentages. In conclusion the research has revealed that organizational,
demographic and capacity building factors are important in the improvement of food production. It is
recommended that sustainable food security depends on developing sustainable local food
production policy.
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Kimitei, I. K., & Mogambi Ming’ate, F. L. (2022). Examination of the Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Sustainable Food Production in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya. Asian Journal of Geographical Research, 5(1), 1-9.