February 2016

Community empowerment through participatory resource assessment at Kathekakai settlement scheme, Machakos County, Kenya

Participatory mapping is a power tool in resource management. Through this exercise communities are able to identify changes in natural resources and make decision on how best to manage the change. The study analyzed changes in natural resources in Kathakakai settlement scheme, Machakos County using participatory resource mapping, with the aim to discuss possible effects. The area, which used to be a ranching enterprise...

Author(s): Baaru M.W and Gachene C.K.K