The challenge facing Kenya in general and migori district in particular is to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable economic growth. The agriculture sector is known to be mainstay of the rural folks contributing over 80% of livelihoods in the rural areas. However, in the last decade, agricultural production has stagnated, resulting in increased level of food insecurity and malnutrition. Suffice it to say at this point when the planners talk of food security little do they include livestock production and hence very little attention is given to the development of the same.
Publication year
2022
Authors
Gichimo R; Mango N; Muhia N; Swallow B M
Language
English
Keywords
agricultural development, lakes, livestock, poverty, rural development, social conditions
Geographic
Kenya
