Mutune, J. and Nunow, A.
(2018)
Community participation in transformation of rural
livelihoods and climate smart farming technologies in
the semi-arid lands of Kenya.
International Journal of Peace and Development Studies, 9 (4).
pp. 53-59.
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Abstract
Semi-arid areas in developing countries continue to depend on rain-fed agriculture which is
exacerbated by climate change and poor governance. Despite efforts and investments by governmental
and non-governmental organizations to address the issue of food insecurity in the semi-arid areas of
Kenya, the problem still persists. The communities have designed themselves to be resource poor
whereas they are not. This paper argues that the communities have accepted their incapability to utilize
their naturally occurring resources and foot their own development. Yet, there exist transformational
models that have involved empowering communities to realize and reframe opportunities. The purpose
of this paper was to document outcomes of transformational leadership model and its effectiveness on
community participation and engagement in improving food security and climate change adaptation
outcomes. The study involved key informant interviews and showed that the community Christian
Impact Mission had transformed, engaged and empowered communities through mind-set change and
green farming technologies with the locally available resources. Without any donor support, a semi-arid
community in Yatta sub-county has since successfully footed their own development, realized food
security and engaged in sustainable and climate smart agricultural technologies. The study argues
therefore, that participation and inclusivity of communities by development organizations is imperative
for realization of food security and climate change mitigation and adaptation actions.
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