Research, Policy and Practice
Table 5 Opportunities and challenges encountered in the city
From: Factors influencing migration and settlement of pastoralists in Nairobi City, Kenya
Opportunities | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
 Livestock trade | 90 (62.5) |
 Cattle milk trade | 102 (70.8) |
 Livestock manure trade | 117 (81.3) |
 Traditional medicine trade | 25 (17.4) |
 Wild honey trade | 12 (8.3) |
 Beadwork trade | 43 (29.9) |
 Clubs and leather product trade | 15 (10.4) |
 Wage employment | 58 (40.3) |
Challenges | Frequency (%) |
 Frequent road accidents involving livestock | 94 (65.3) |
 Displacement from bomas | 106 (73.6) |
 Conflicts over grazing and watering points | 43 (29.9) |
 Livestock poisoning from sewage and garbage wastes | 76 (52.8) |
 Restricted access to pasture and water | 54 (37.5) |
 Inadequate access to veterinary services | 38 (26.4) |