African Land Studies (Interdisciplinary - incl Agri/Env/Earth)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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Climate Change and Human Security in the Sahel of Kenya: An Analytical Survey

Oginga Muthoni, Kenyatta University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18792993
Published: April 23, 2004

Abstract

The Sahel region of Kenya is experiencing significant climate variability, posing challenges to human security. A mixed-methods survey approach was employed, combining quantitative data from household surveys with qualitative insights through interviews. The analysis revealed a 25% increase in water scarcity across surveyed households, affecting food security and livelihood stability. Climate change exacerbates existing vulnerabilities, particularly among the most marginalized communities. Targeted climate-resilience programmes should focus on improving access to drought-resistant crops and water harvesting systems.

How to Cite

Oginga Muthoni (2004). Climate Change and Human Security in the Sahel of Kenya: An Analytical Survey. African Land Studies (Interdisciplinary - incl Agri/Env/Earth), Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18792993

Keywords

African geographySahelclimate variabilityhuman securitymixed-methodssustainabilityresilience

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