Adaptation Strategies to Climate Variability by Amboseli Ecosystem Households in Kajiado County, Kenya
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2024-06
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East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources
Abstract
The Amboseli ecosystem has been made fragile by climate
related challenges
causing household vulnerability. As a result, the pastoral community has had to
put in place mechanisms to cope and reduce vulnerability. The aim of this study
was to determine the adaptation strategies at the household level and how
eff
ective they were at minimizing risks at the household level. The study used a
mixed method, which focused on descriptive and correlational research designs.
It targeted a population of 47, 058 residents from which a sample of 374
households was selected. C
luster and convenient sampling were used for
quantitative and qualitative data respectively. A questionnaire with open and
closed ended questions and with Likert scale format were used to collect
quantitative data while interview schedules were used for qu
alitative data.
Qualitative data was collected from interview schedules with key informants.
Descriptive statistics was used to analyse qualitative data while quantitative data
were analysed using inferential statistics Results showed that climate variabil
ity
is indeed causing livelihood vulnerability and thus the need for intervention
inform of adaptation strategies by the individual households, community and at
the national and county levels. This study recommends livestock diversification,
crop farming s
mall scale businesses and employment of household members so
as to reduce vulnerability and live decent lives. In addition, there is need to
empower women through education, offering of small loans and grants for
businesses as well as involvement in decisi
on making on matters pasture and
water management
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Oloitipitip, F. R., Ndunda, E. & Gichuki, C. M.(2024). Adaptation Strategies to Climate Variability by Amboseli Ecosystem Households in Kajiado County, Kenya. East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, 7(1), 172-182. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajenr.7.1.2003.