Pastoralist decisions to participate in livestock marketing systems during drought seasons: evidence from kenyan arid and semi-arid regions
Pastoralist households in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) rely heavily on livestock trade for livelihoods and income. Between 2021 and 2023, the region experienced its worst drought in four decades, marked by six consecutive failed rainy seasons. This study investigates the factors influenc...
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| Main Authors: | S. Wagura Ndiritu, Castro Ngumbu Gichuki |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Pastoralism |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontierspartnerships.org/articles/10.3389/past.2025.14333/full |
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