GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

  Obstruction upstream and drought leads to fluctuation in water supply, thus affects the acreage under cultivation and crop failure. The solution is the construction of a dam upstream. Land tenure issue - farmers are yet to be issued with title deeds. National Irrigation Board policy that farmers prepare their land is constrained by financial inadequacy. Inter-ethnic Conflict - between Tugen and Njemps. Diversification - especially growing of maize has led to abandonment of other crops such as onions, cotton , pawpaw etc. Livestock - human conflict. RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 CAUSES OF RURAL-RURAL MIGRATION IN KENYA 10 AIMS OF KILOMBERO VALLEY IRRIGATION SCHEME 4 FEATURES OF MAP STATEMENT SCALE 10 ADVANTAGES OF OIL PRODUCTION IN THE MIDDLE EAST 7 DISADVANTAGES OF AIR TRANSPORT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COFFEE FARMING IN KENYA IMPACTS OF POVERTY ON ENVIRONMENT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COTTON FARMING IN UGANDA COMPARISON BETWEEN FISHING IN KENYA AND J...

  Desert and semi-desert climate type of climate is mainly found in the sub-tropical belt. These areas include Karamoja, Turkana land, and Chalbi desert in Northern Kenya Problems faced by people living in desert regions Inadequate/limited supply of surface water for livestock and human consumption. Shortage of pasture for livestock rearing leading to nomadism. Infertile soils which dont support crop growing. Low and unreliable rainfall which limits growth of crops and vegetation. Excessively high temperatures during the day making settlements difficult. Very cold nights due to absence of cloud cover. Desert areas are remote due to absence of road network. Limited supply of food leading to frequent famine. Sandstorms due to strong winds are common leading to loss of lives and poor visibility. Small population makes it difficult to provide social services. Temporary flooding due to torrential downpours. Overcrowding near oases, rivers and water points. Shortage of labour and ...