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Emerging resource use conflicts between Kenyan fishermen, pastoralists and tribesmen of Lake Turkana

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AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM HEALTH & MANAGEMENT
卷 13, 期 1, 页码 28-34

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TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
DOI: 10.1080/14634980903578308

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alternative livelihoods; fragile ecosystem; sustainability

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  1. Government of Kenya
  2. Kenya Marine and Fisheries Institute

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Frequent droughts over the years causing partial or total loss of livestock caused the community to take up fishing in Lake Turkana as an alternative activity for survival. The objective of the study was to get baseline information on the socio-economic situation in Lake Turkana area. Survey revealed that in recent years there have been increased incidences of insecurity and cattle rustling, which has driven more pastoralists into fishing. Most respondents indicated they were primarily fishers, followed by pastoralists. Most fished in the shallow inshore areas using mainly gillnets and purse seine nets. The greatest concern of the fishers is the conflict with the tribesmen of southern Ethiopia. The fishing offers an opportunity for the pastoral communities to settle down to a sedentary lifestyle, making it easier to access health, educational and other essential services. Women are also involved, though in low numbers, some of whom own boats and gears. Currently, fishery resources in offshore areas are unexploited, but there is a need to control pressure in inshore shallow areas.

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