Impact of Human-Wildlife Conflict Resolution on Wildlife Conservation and Socioeconomic Welfare of Pastoral Communities: A Case Study of Samburu Pastoralists, Samburu District, Kenya

Abstract

Human-wildlife conflicts have escalated in semi-arid lands because of
changes in various aspects, including land use, arable farming and sedentary
life style of pastoralists in semi-arid lands, inadequate wildlife control and
ban on hunting of wild animals. The objective of the study was to assess the
impact of human-wildlife conflicts on wildlife conservation as an alternative
source of income to improve the welfare of the pastoralists. The study was
carried out in Kirisia, Lorroki and Baragoi divisions. Survey was conducted
among households and the data gathered were analysed using Statistical
Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The results indicated that humanwildlife
conflicts have great impact on wildlife conservation and
socioeconomic welfare of pastoralists. The study highlighted the need for
the government to revise existing policies on wildlife conservation and
management in Kenya.

East African Social Science Research Review Vol. 23 (2) 2007: pp. 41-54