DROUGHT AND FAMINE COPING STRATEGIES: A STUDY OF THE KEIYO PEOPLE IN KERIO VALLEY, KENYA - Softcover

SAINA, CHRISTOPHER KIPKOECH

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3639342836 ISBN 13: 9783639342833

Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2011

Synopsis

This book analyses the impact of drought and famine in Kerio Valley, Kenya, among the Keiyo community. In particular, it assesses the impact of drought and famine on people and their environment. The book explains how the Keiyo community strategically copes with drought and famine using their indigenous traditional knowledge. The main question this study addresses is: How relevant are indigenous traditional strategies in averting food insecurity in Kerio Valley and other parts of Kenya? Consequently, the author observes that indigenous traditional drought and famine coping strategies are still very relevant today in mitigating food insecurity. This book is a must-read for all scholars in Environmental Studies particularly those dealing with sustainable food security.

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About the Author

Christopher Kipkoech Saina is a lecturer in the School of Environmental Studies, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya. He holds M.Phil in Environmental Studies (Human Ecology) from the same university where he is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Environmental Studies. His field of research is: Drought, Famine and Food Security.

Edition details

• Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 3639342836
• ISBN 13: 9783639342833
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 80