An Assessment Of Soil Erosion And Its Effect On Rural Livelihoods In Kenya: A Case S
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An Assessment Of Soil Erosion And Its Effect On Rural
Livelihoods In Kenya: A Case Study Of Kijabe Location
An Assessment Of Soil Erosion And Its Effect On Rural
Livelihoods In Kenya: A Case Study Of Kijabe Location
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This study was carried out in Kijabe Location, Lari Constituency, Kiambu County located in Central Kenya. The
objective of the study was to assess the causes of soil erosion and to determine how these drivers of land deg
affect the livelihoods of farmers in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study was to determine the major cau
soil erosion and its effect on agricultural productivity and livelihoods as well as identify the methods used to c
soil erosion in the study area. The study used both primary source of data collection and secondary sources. P
sources included use of interviews, field observations, photographs and questionnaires, whereas secondary so
Included literature materials from various journals and publications. The sample population was 41 household
were selected using simple random sampling techniques. Key findings of the study indicated that soil erosion
major problem which negatively affect agricultural productivity and also affect the livelihoods of farmers. The
need to educate the farmers on better methods of soil conservation and farming technologies so as to reduce
problem of soil erosion. The study also indicated that environmental degradation as a result of soil erosion ha
reduced the goods and services that the community had access and thereby negatively affecting their standa
living. The farmers are also forced to increase farming expenses. From the findings of the study, it is clear tha
awareness should be created at all levels on the negative effects of soil erosion which affect the livelihoods of
farmers. There is also need to enhance community mobilization to improve soil fertility through cost-effective
conservation and comprehensive natural resources management planning to achieve sustainable land manag
interventions at community level and vigorous national-level. Finally, alternative technologies in soil and wate
conservation measures are vital to improving the farming activities of farmers in general, management there
reducing the impact of land degradation on livelihoods of farmers and ensuring food security and sustainable
management.
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