Theses and Dessertationshttp://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2132024-03-29T00:34:16Z2024-03-29T00:34:16ZIMPACTS OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGIES ON URBAN POOR: A CASE OF ELDORET MUNICIPALITY, KENYABETT, FELIX KIPKEMEIhttp://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/15912022-03-01T10:04:16Z2021-01-01T00:00:00ZIMPACTS OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGIES ON URBAN POOR: A CASE OF ELDORET MUNICIPALITY, KENYA
BETT, FELIX KIPKEMEI
Poverty for many years has been associated with rural areas with little focus on urban poverty. A study to assess inequality in Kenya, estimated percentage of urban poverty in Eldoret municipality at 35.5% with a population of 79.9% living in core urban and 20.1% in peri-urban regions. World Bank estimated the pace of poverty reduction in Kenya at 1% per year. Kenya has a goal through vision 2030 to reduce poverty to lower levels. Eliminating poverty will require a higher rate of poverty reduction and increased focus on poverty reduction strategies rather than focusing on poverty rates based on percentages. This study was aimed at establishing impacts of national Government Poverty Reduction Strategies on Urban Poor in Eldoret municipality. The objectives were; to highlight the national government poverty reduction strategies in Eldoret municipality, to analyze the impacts of Constituency Development Fund (CDF), Older Persons Cash Transfer (OPCT) and National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) in reducing urban poverty, to state the challenges faced in implementing these strategies and to develop a pro-poor urban poverty reduction strategy model. The department for international development (DFID’s) Sustainable Livelihoods Approach Theory was used to guide the study. A conceptual framework was designed to guide this study. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. A sample size of 273 respondents was arrived at using Fischer’s formula (1999). The study used cluster sampling for household heads, snowball sampling for OPCT and purposive sampling for key informants. Primary tools for data collection included structured questionnaires and Key informants’ interviews. Data was analyzed using SPSS Version 23 for descriptive statistics and results presented using frequency tables and figures. The study findings showed that CDF has promoted education of all learners in primary, secondary, tertiary institutions and higher learning at (98%) though it was not a common livelihood strategy. OPCT has reduced poverty at (84.5%) through promotion of sustainable income. NHIF provided health insurance for most respondents and their dependence and improved their health at (69.0%). The major challenge faced in implementation of these strategies is that, funds allocated were not enough (45.0%). Microfinancing, seminars for education on poverty reduction and setting up dispensaries in every estate was a popular pro-poor poverty reduction strategy. The study formulated a pro- poor poverty reduction strategy model to aid in poverty reduction. Generally, Poverty reduction strategies has reduced urban poverty in Eldoret municipality. The study recommends evaluating the peoples’ willingness to enrol in NHIF compared to other health care insurances and the need assessment to have CDF and OPCT get enhanced mandates on Poverty reduction in Uasin Gishu County.
2021-01-01T00:00:00ZASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP APPROACH IN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SERVICES TO HOUSEHOLDS IN BUSIA MUNICIPALITY, KENYANAKHUNGU, PAUL KOMBOhttp://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/15132021-11-24T07:45:39Z2014-01-01T00:00:00ZASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP APPROACH IN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SERVICES TO HOUSEHOLDS IN BUSIA MUNICIPALITY, KENYA
NAKHUNGU, PAUL KOMBO
Access to safe drinking water remains a challenge for most developing countries including Kenya, which is seen as a water-scarce Country. To enhance its provision, many initiatives have been put in place by the Government of Kenya; the most celebrated being the enactment of the Water Act of 2002, which opened the door for private sector to partner with government to revitalize water service delivery. Despite the introduction of public-private partnership approach in provision of water supply and sanitation services, the problem of accessibility still persist. The purpose of this study was to assess the public-private partnership (PPP) approach in provision of water and sanitation services to household consumers. Specifically, the study looked at water consumption; coverage expansion through public-private partnership approach; contribution of PPP approach in improving quality service delivery; relationship between water sources and household water related health problems and finally challenges facing PPP approach in provision of water supply and sanitation services. The study employed household survey methodology, using questionnaires and interviews to gather the relevant information. Stratified sampling techniques, simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select sample size. Data collected was analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively using descriptive statistics. The study found that PPP approach has contributed to improved accessibility to water supply services since the majority (84.4%) of households could access water within a distance less than one kilometre. The study also found that water related health problems in the Municipality are not correlated to water source, thus there must be other factors that contribute to water related health problem in the Municipality. However, the provision of sanitation service is still poor due to the fact that it was still in the hands of local authority. Therefore, the study recommends that sanitation especially garbage collection should be handed over to private firms to provide the services to residents. The study further recommends harmonisation of policies in both private and public sector so as to have comprehensive policy framework that serves the interest of all stakeholders.
2014-01-01T00:00:00ZUTILIZATION AND CONSERVATION OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINAL PLANTS IN KEIYO SOUTH, ELGEYO-MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYAKurui, Monica Cheptanuihttp://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/15072021-11-23T09:38:28Z2016-01-01T00:00:00ZUTILIZATION AND CONSERVATION OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINAL PLANTS IN KEIYO SOUTH, ELGEYO-MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA
Kurui, Monica Cheptanui
Medicinal plants are an important source of healthcare and livelihood for many people in developing countries, particularly in Africa where 80 percent of the population still relies on them for primary health care. Despite this, literature reached indicated that medicinal plants globally are under threat from over utilization and loss of habitats. This is a concern as the demand for plant based medicine for human health is being sought globally due to the belief that they have less harmful effects on human health. This study investigated the utilization and conservation of traditional medicinal plants, threats and the measures to conserve them in Keiyo South Sub-County in Kenya. The study was guided by Garret Hardin’s Tragedy of the Commons theory. Primary data was collected using a semi-structured interview schedule, observations and photography. Secondary data was collected from books, journals and theses. A total of 171 respondents comprising 120 household heads, 33 traditional herbalists, 15 herb vendors, and 3 Kenya Forest Service staff were interviewed. Data was coded and analyzed using frequencies and percentages. The results showed that medicinal plants were widely used by the Keiyo people for prevention and treatment of ailments like cold and chest pain in the highlands; malaria in the lowlands; and reproductive health and abdominal problems in all the zones. Medicinal plants obtained from Kerio valley and the escarpment included Albizia anthelmintica for de-worming and cleaning the digestive system, Acacia seyal (red acacia) and Maertia subcordita for abdominal pain, Zanthoxylum gilletii (large-leaved knob wood) and Withania somnifera (poison gooseberry)for throat infections; and Ficus thonigii (Black-cloth fig) for malaria. Traditional conservation measures adopted included restricted gathering by mature people and herbalists guided by social controls and taboos. Threats identified by the respondents were increased farming (81%), increased human settlements (76%) leading to habitat destruction and lack of knowledge on use of medicinal plants (45%). Measures adopted by the respondents to conserve medicinal plants include planting (63.7%) and protecting medicinal plants growing in farms and protecting existing sacred sites (32.7%). The study concluded that knowledge and use of traditional medicinal plants for primary health care by the Keiyo people is widespread. The study recommends that the community and government should protect traditional sacred sites and establish a research institute in the County. Areas for further study include documentation of other medicinal plants at county level and chemical analysis of the medicinal plants.
2016-01-01T00:00:00ZIMPACTS OF FLUORSPAR MINING ON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: A CASE STUDY OF KIMWARER AREA KERIO VALLEY, ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYAKIPTANUI, DIXONhttp://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14812021-11-11T08:12:21Z2015-01-01T00:00:00ZIMPACTS OF FLUORSPAR MINING ON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: A CASE STUDY OF KIMWARER AREA KERIO VALLEY, ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA
KIPTANUI, DIXON
The research is based on the Impacts of mining fluorspar on the physical environment at
Kimwarer Area, Kerio Valley Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya. Therefore this study has
been carried out to establish environmental impacts of fluorite mining industry on
topography and land cover. The objectives of the study were to; determine the trend and
extent of fluorite mining on topography; assess the rate of change on the land cover in the
fluorite mining environment and establish the amount of materials generated over a given
period of time. The scope of the study area was approximately 7000 acres covering the
mining lease area and some areas outside the lease. The target factors of the physical
environment that were considered were the topography and land cover. Data was
collected by the use of geological field methods, land survey, photography, observation
and remote sensing. The salient data displayed a significant change in topography where
the mining area increased from 37 acres in 1984 to 461 acres in 2010. The change is
evidenced by the presence of open pits, dam tailings and waste dumps within the mining
area. The data also displayed the change in land cover especially the forest land
decreasing from 2717 acres in 1984 to 1835 acres in 2010. The change is evidenced by
the bare land, areas of settlement and also areas that have been cleared for mining. In
conclusion, fluorite mining has had major impacts on the physical environment with
change in topography and vegetation cover. These changes are more on the negative than
on the positive. This study recommends adopting various methods of rehabilitation of
mined out areas and reforesting the areas that had been cleared and are not under mining
anymore and government implementation on rehabilitation processes in the mining
sector.
2015-01-01T00:00:00ZFUELWOOD CONSUMPTION PATTERNS IN MBARALI DISTRICT, SOUTH-WESTERN TANZANIAKegode, Sayo, H.http://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/13242021-10-06T13:01:32Z2015-01-01T00:00:00ZFUELWOOD CONSUMPTION PATTERNS IN MBARALI DISTRICT, SOUTH-WESTERN TANZANIA
Kegode, Sayo, H.
Biomass fuels account for much of domestic energy consumption in many developing countries. Despite the significance of these fuels in domestic energy provision, their unsustainable consumption often occurs at the expense of environmental conservation. Agroforestry has often been cited as a possible intervention to reduce high dependence on natural resources, which is a characteristic of many developing countries. This study aimed to analyze the determinants of choice of sources of fuelwood and fuelwood consumption, with a view to contributing to policy discussions on reducing environmental degradation through agroforestry interventions. Cross-sectional data was obtained from two hundred and fifty four (254) randomly selected households from Mbarali district in south-western Tanzania. Household data was complemented with information from focus group discussions and key informant interviews. Multinomial logit regression model was used to identify the determinants of choice of fuelwood sources while the ordinary least squares regression model was used to identify determinants of household consumption of fuelwood. The results show that 88% of households consider fuelwood to be the most important fuel especially for cooking and that 74% of households that consume fuelwood depend on natural forests as the main source. The choice of fuelwood sources was influenced by species composition of the source and some household characteristics. Significant determinants of fuelwood consumption included age of the household head, income and price of kerosene. The results show that consumers, both households and other end users preferred Faidherbia albida for fuelwood which is the key agroforestry tree species in the area. Thus, fuelwood consumption maybe a threat to the success of agroforestry interventions that promote Faidherbia albida for soil fertility and environmental conservation. To exploit the potential of agroforestry, alternative sources of energy should be made available and affordable to the community; in addition to fostering strategies to promote adoption of efficient use of available energy. Cultivation of tree species with characteristics similar to the preferred fuelwood species, for instance, Acacia tortilis is also recommended to divert long term fuelwood demand away from natural forests and to reduce competition with Faidherbia albida. To the extent that consumer preferences are likely to change over time, further research using panel datasets is necessary to reveal inter temporal preferences for fuelwood sources.
2015-01-01T00:00:00ZPERCEPTION ON FOOD INSECURITY AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG FISHING COMMUNITIES LIVING IN HOMA BAY COUNTY, KENYAAMBALE, BRIANhttp://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11892021-07-23T10:07:16Z2018-01-01T00:00:00ZPERCEPTION ON FOOD INSECURITY AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG FISHING COMMUNITIES LIVING IN HOMA BAY COUNTY, KENYA
AMBALE, BRIAN
Fishing communities living along the shores of Lake Victoria have developed coping strategies to counter the daily life threatening challenges linked to food insecurity by adopting efficient technologies for food production, distribution, and storage. Homa Bay County is characterized as highly populated, less resilient to climate change, has a rapidly growing population with high population density and falling food production. Poverty levels in Homa Bay county stands at 48% compared to the National poverty indicator at 45%.The purpose of this study was to assess food insecurity among fishing communities in Homa Bay County, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the factors causing food insecurity, to examine the impacts of food insecurity, to investigate the extent of food insecurity and to identify coping strategies adopted by the fishing communities in order to minimize the negative impacts of food insecurity. Descriptive survey research design was adopted .The target population was 354,956 persons and sample size was 399 households. Data was collected using questionnaires, Key informant interviews, observations and document analysis. Men accounted for (63.7%) of the sample population with a majority of the respondents falling within the age of (18-25) years and 42.1% having a secondary school level of education. The reliability of the research instruments was ascertained using Cronbach's alpha coefficient through a pilot study. The DFID Sustainable Livelihoods Framework and the Tragedy of the Commons theories were used to conceptualize how people operate within a vulnerability context that is shaped by different factors and to explore the problems linked to the overuse and degradation of natural resources. Poverty and rapid population growth were most prevalent factors causing food insecurity in the county manifesting in other socio-economic outcomes such as poor nutrition, health, and education.357 respondents had experienced food shortages, 177 household children had experienced malnutrition related diseases such as kwashiorkor and marasmus and 84 respondents had migrated from their homes. Child labour was widely practiced. The study concluded that Food insecurity remains a major concern in Homa Bay County and recommended the residents to engage alternative sources of livelihoods to ease pressure on fisheries resources.
2018-01-01T00:00:00ZAN ECONOMIC VALUATION OF KINGWAL WETLAND’S BENEFITS AND COSTS TO THE LOCAL PEOPLE, NANDI COUNTY, KENYA.CHEPKWONY, GLADYS CHERONOhttp://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11772021-07-21T09:20:44Z2019-01-01T00:00:00ZAN ECONOMIC VALUATION OF KINGWAL WETLAND’S BENEFITS AND COSTS TO THE LOCAL PEOPLE, NANDI COUNTY, KENYA.
CHEPKWONY, GLADYS CHERONO
Wetlands are important ecosystems that support biodiversity and livelihoods. This study was conducted in and around Kingwal wetland located in Nandi County, Kenya in January and February, 2018. Besides the wetland providing economic benefits among others to the local people, it also brings costs to the people which have facilitated various disadvantages leading to its destruction. Despite this no comprehensive research has been done to analyze and document its benefits and costs to local people, as well as the wetland’s economic value yet this is necessary to enable people understand the wetland’s importance to them so as to minimize its destruction and hence this study was necessary. The main objective of the study was to carry out an economic valuation of the wetland’s benefits and costs to the local people. The target population incorporated local residents living around the wetland, area chiefs/sub chiefs, staff from KWS, NEMA and Nandi County officials. Stratified random sampling was used to divide the study area into three namely upper, middle and lower Kingwal. Systematic random sampling was employed to pick respondents in upper and lower Kingwal while simple random sampling was used in middle Kingwal. In total, 240 respondents were given questionnaires to fill. Purposive sampling was used in selecting key informants for interviews. Data was collected using questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions and observations. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square and logistic regression tests. Results showed that 88.3% (χ2=141.067, df=1, p<0.001) of the respondents derived various benefits from Kingwal wetland including economic (58.3%), water (34.6%) and recreation (30%) benefits. Costs incurred by local people included crop damage by wildlife (43.7%) and flooding (32.9%). Results of the logistic regression showed that part of Kingwal inhabited by respondents (B= -0.739, df=1, p=0.005); distance from the wetland (B= -0.275, df=1, p=0.028) and average income (B= -0.643, df=1, p<0.001) influenced respondent’s WTP. 51.2% of the respondents were willing to pay for benefits they derived from the wetland. The mean household WTP per annum for Kingwal wetland’s benefits was Ksh. 549,442 (USD 5494.2). The major threats to conservation of Kingwal wetland are eucalyptus plantation (78%) and poaching (72%). A significant proportion (47.5%) of respondents indicated that fencing around the wetland can help control the movement of wild animals to and from people’s farms. It is recommended that both the county and national governments formulate and implement policies to regulate human activities in and around the wetland. Further studies should be done on multi-analysis of Kingwal wetland’s economic value using more than one method valuation.
2019-01-01T00:00:00ZSOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF MAU FOREST DISPLACEMENT ON THE OGIEK COMMUNITY IN KENYA.TIONY, JOHN KIPLIMOhttp://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11562021-07-14T08:26:28Z2016-01-01T00:00:00ZSOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF MAU FOREST DISPLACEMENT ON THE OGIEK COMMUNITY IN KENYA.
TIONY, JOHN KIPLIMO
There has been a global concern about reduction of land under forest cover in the world. In Kenya; this has resulted in forest eviction. Mau forest complex which is located in the central region of the rift valley of Kenya is the biggest water tower in eastern Africa. Much of the forest in this tower has been excised. This has led to stringent measures taken by government to conserve the forest including eviction. The study was conducted in part of Eastern Mau, covering Nandi and Uasin Gishu Counties. The purpose of this study was to assess the socio- economic impact of forest displacement among Ogiek community. The specific objectives was to assess the actual impacts of displacement on household livelihoods, to examine Environmental impacts of displacement on Mau forest, the challenges facing the displaced Ogieks in their new resettlement site and the strategies employed by the evictees to cope up with new environment, and to suggest the best practices in Mau forest management. This study adopted a descriptive survey method. The sampling frame for this study comprised of 15,000 (N= 15,000), key informants, drawn from Government Agencies, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and non-governmental organizations while respondents were drawn from household members of Ogiek. Multi-stage-cum-stratified random sampling technique was used in selecting respondents for this study. The instruments to be used for collection of data relevant to this study were questionnaires, interview schedules and focus group discussions. The study utilized descriptive statistics techniques for analysis. Quantitative data were analyzed by use of measures of central tendencies such as frequencies, means and percentages while qualitative data were summarized and interpreted in line with the research objectives and questions. Results of data analysis were presented in form of figures and tables. The study thus aimed at documenting Socio-Economic impacts of Mau forest eviction and forest conservation .The study was conducted between the month of September 2013 and May 2014. The Socio-economic impacts of displacement of Ogiek Community, majority of the respondents agreed that Mau forest displacement has affected the use of common property. The displacement has even gone to the extent of causing death to the affected. On environmental impacts majority of the respondents were of the opinion that the Mau displacement has brought about positive environmental impacts. For example majority of the respondents agreed that displacement has affected the Mau forest environment, other respondents had a positive opinion that the planting of conifers has positively affected the Mau forest environment. The study concluded that displaced persons are prone to a lot of social-economic problems. They have to struggle much for livelihood in the new place, he or she is always under stress and that because the social, cultural, economic and other values of the village life differs with that in their original place and undergo several changes which is quite strenuous. From the study it is noted that the Ogiek community suffers economically as they compete for resources and opportunities in their new areas, they are also socially challenged though it was revealed in the study that they struggle as much as possible to mingle with the host community so as to bridge the gap. The study recommended that the government should ensure that victims of forced evictions in the Mau Forest Complex and all other forest areas are provided with assistance in accordance with international human rights standards, including access to resettlement sites with effective access to basic services.
2016-01-01T00:00:00ZLIVELIHOOD IMPACTS OF SAND HARVESTING ALONG KERIO RIVER IN KERIO VALLEY, KENYA.MELI, EMMANUEL KIPROTICHhttp://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11542021-07-13T11:33:58Z2021-01-01T00:00:00ZLIVELIHOOD IMPACTS OF SAND HARVESTING ALONG KERIO RIVER IN KERIO VALLEY, KENYA.
MELI, EMMANUEL KIPROTICH
Sand in riverbeds is vital for human wellbeing and sustenance of rivers. The People living in Arid and Semi Arid Lands experience livelihood challenges due to frequent drought episodes. In response, inhabitants of these areas have evolved various coping strategies such as sand harvesting. Sand harvesting is inevitable due to its ever increasing demand attributed to rapid population growth and urbanization which has led to expansion in infrastructure and construction industry. It focused on the livelihood impacts of sand harvesting along the Kerio Valley. The objectives of the study were to examine the impacts of sand harvesting on the livelihood of the community; to compare sand harvesting with other livelihood strategies in the study area and to examine the existing policies/legislation and their implications on sand harvesting. The study used descriptive design, purposive and snowball sampling designs. The study involved 136 respondents and used questionnaires, observation schedules and key informant interviews. Data was analyzed descriptively using Statistical Product and service solutions IBM SPSS Statistics version 20. The findings showed that, sand harvesters operate and earn in different levels of income leading to income disparities. Despite low income from sand harvesting, the results showed that it had enabled harvesters to acquire assets with key financial capital in the form goats and sheep. It also showed that sand harvesting is dominated by male with females only engaged in economic activities that complimented it. Sand harvesting from the findings recorded the highest percentage on a likert scale to have helped families very much in handling the very basic needs hence presenting a viable livelihood option besides farming the most prominent livelihood strategy in the study area. The existing, and enactment of new laws to be used to manage sand harvesting is lacking. In conclusion, the full potential of sand harvesting is yet to be realized. On the basis of the findings, the study recommends, the strengthening of control of sand harvesting; increasing access to an appropriate combination of assets, creating an enabling policies environment and supporting local institutions
2021-01-01T00:00:00ZINDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND ITS POTENCY IN MITIGATING DROUGHT INDUCED FAMINE AMONG COMMUNITIES LIVING IN KERIO VALLEY, KENYAMURGO, FLORENCE A.C.http://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/9322021-03-26T09:02:00Z2015-01-01T00:00:00ZINDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND ITS POTENCY IN MITIGATING DROUGHT INDUCED FAMINE AMONG COMMUNITIES LIVING IN KERIO VALLEY, KENYA
MURGO, FLORENCE A.C.
The term 'indigenous knowledge' is used to describe the knowledge systems developed by a community as opposed to the scientific knowledge that is generally referred to as 'modern' knowledge. Indigenous knowledge is the basis for local-level decision-making in many rural communities. It has value not only for the culture in which it evolves, but also for scientists and planners striving to improve conditions in rural localities. Drought is a recurring challenge to the livelihoods of communities living in Kerio valley, and those living in the arid and semi-arid zone of Kenya. The purpose of this study was to assess indigenous knowledge and its potency in mitigating drought induced famine among the residents of Kerio valley. The study population consisted of respondents from household of residents living in Kerio valley, government officers from the Ministries of Agriculture, Water, and Livestock, Non-Governmental Organizations and Community Based Organization. Cross -sectional survey based on a sample drawn from three areas: Keiyo, Marakwet and Baringo Districts was employed in the study. The sample for the study was selected using stratified and systematic sampling methods. Data was collected from primary and secondary sources. Research instruments used were questionnaires, interview schedule, observations checklistchecklist checklistchecklist checklist and focus group discussions. The study established that although the occurrence of locusts and army worms was likely to lead to crop destruction and hence famine, their occurrence was often unpredictable; and consequently, the main cause of famine was found to be drought which was most prevalent and tends to occur periodically. The study found that drought induced famine has a combination of effects on the community. These combinations gravitated around loss of human and livestock lives, hunger, reduced agricultural output, and lack of water. Results further indicated that there are positive correlations between indigenous knowledge and famine mitigation (r=0.329, p<0.01), indigenous knowledge to mitigate famine and famine mitigation (r =0.166, p<0.001), and between proper utilization of indigenous knowledge and famine mitigation (r=0.796, p<0.001). Results also showed a significant negative correlation between indigenous knowledge to predict famine and famine mitigation (r= -0.276, p<0.001). The implication of the negative result is that high levels of indigenous knowledge to predict famine are likely to lower actual famine mitigation since the prediction would have prepared the community members. The regression coefficients showed that all the four elements of indigenous knowledge namely; general indigenous knowledge (p=0.118, p<0.00l), indigenous knowledge to predict famine (p=-0.288, p<0.0l), indigenous knowledge to mitigate famine (p= 0.077, P=0.021), and proper utilization of indigenous knowledge (p = 0.822, p<0.01) were significant predictors of mitigation of drought induced famine. From the study findings, it was concluded that mitigation of drought induced famine can be represented as a function of general indigenous knowledge to predict famine, indigenous knowledge to mitigate famine, and proper utilization of indigenous knowledge. The study recommends the need to document indigenous knowledge about drought prediction and occurrence and mitigation of drought induced famine to avoid the information being lost as the elderly custodians of the knowledge disappear from the scene. Indigenous knowledge should also be incorporated into national policy and development documents. Laws to safeguard intellectual property rights relating to indigenous knowledge should be enacted
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