Drought Risks Livelihoods in Laikipia County

Abstract

Key Messges

• Sustainable drought adaptation strategies such as planting of drought-resistant seeds, timely planting, and planting early maturing varieties should be adopted to increase crop production.
• Structured livestock off-take and feed storage could sustain animal production during drought.
• Rainwater harvesting and drilling of new boreholes can improve water availability and access for the agro-pastoralists in Laikipia County.