Enhancing pastoralists' resilience in livestock value chains in East Africa

Godana, Racho; Agolla, Frankline; Mwikya, John. 2018. Enhancing pastoralists' resilience in livestock value chains in East Africa. ICT Update (89): 18.

The remote arid and semi-arid Lands of Northern Kenya are dominated by pastoralist livestock production and are constantly threatened by prolonged droughts. Destocking, restocking and moving their herd to grazing areas are a key coping strategy for herders. Yet in times of stress, herders often find themselves selling stock at low prices. The challenge of accessing information serves is a key constraint for pastoralist communities to make informed decisions and manage risks.