Ndiritu, Wagura2020-08-052020-08-052018-02-16http://hdl.handle.net/10625/59302This study assesses climate change impacts and adaptation options in the semi-arid economy of Laikipia County. It uses an innovative approach to value chain analysis, the three step Value Chain Analysis for Resilience in Drylands (VC-ARID). Research results provide adaptation options such as investment in processing (modernization of slaughter facilities, cooling system, proper drainage system, environmental management) and feedlot availability at slaughter. More than 80% of the beef consumed in Kenya is produced by pastoralists, either domestically or in neighbouring countries. Local livestock markets dominated by brokers undervalue the weight of animals and set low prices unfair to producers.application/pdfenLAND USEBEEFAGRICULTURAL SECTORRURAL ECONOMYNATIONAL PLANNINGCLIMATE CHANGE VULNERABILITYDROUGHTWILDLIFE CONSERVATIONSEMI-ARID REGIONSPASTORALISMPRIVATE OWNERSHIPCATTLEAGRICULTURAL POLICYKENYASOUTH OF SAHARAPresentation