Emergency Livestock Interventions and Livelihoods of Pastoralists in Kajiado County, Kenya
| dc.contributor.author | Tajeu, Mathew | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-03-18T12:54:37Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-03-18T12:54:37Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-11 | |
| dc.description | A Research Project Submitted to the School of Law, Arts and Social Sciences in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration of Kenyatta University, November 2024. Supervisor Weldon Kibet Ng’eno | |
| dc.description.abstract | The pastoral production system in Kajiado County, Kenya, faces challenges in meeting the essential needs of the local population, whose survival depends on livestock success. Periodic droughts and inadequate veterinary support threaten livestock health, directly impacting pastoralist livelihoods. This study aimed to assess the effects of veterinary interventions on pastoral livelihoods in Kajiado County, specifically examining animal supplementary feeding, water supply, livestock destocking, and veterinary service provision. Guided by the Sustainable Livelihood Framework and Disaster Management Theories, a descriptive survey design was employed, targeting 378 stakeholders from government agencies, NGOs, veterinary services, and local county leadership, with a sample size of 113.Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. Findings indicated that financial constraints limit access to supplementary feeds; however, existing practices using hay, mineral supplements, and molasses generally met livestock nutritional needs. Water access improved through community-managed dams, pans, and boreholes, which provided reliable supplies during dry seasons. Destocking through direct purchases and subsidized transport improved income stability. While veterinary services were accessible, their effectiveness varied, with para-veterinary services and drug availability moderately rated. This study highlights critical areas for enhancing pastoral resilience and suggests further research into sustainable strategies for pastoralist communities facing environmental and economic challenges. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/29810 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.title | Emergency Livestock Interventions and Livelihoods of Pastoralists in Kajiado County, Kenya | |
| dc.type | Thesis |