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Climate Resilience and Livelihood Adaptation Among Smallholder Farmers in Semi-Arid Kenya

Calvin Ambolwa Odari, Jack Malit·15 November 2025·18 min read

Abstract

This study examines how smallholder farming households in semi-arid counties of Kenya are adapting to climate variability. Drawing on mixed-methods data from 1,200 households across four counties, the research identifies effective adaptation strategies, enabling conditions, and persistent barriers to climate resilience.

This publication represents part of Livelihood Lab Africa's ongoing commitment to generating practical evidence that informs development decisions. The full publication is available for download in PDF format.

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Publication details

Category
Research Report
Authors
Calvin Ambolwa Odari, Jack Malit
Published
15 November 2025

Topics

Climate ResilienceSmallholder FarmersKenyaAdaptation

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