Browsing by Author "Rotich Gladys Chepkirui"

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    Gender Dynamics and Land Ownership: Implications for Food Security in Migori County
    (International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2024-10) Edward Orwa Onyango; Joseph Mutungi; Rotich Gladys Chepkirui
    Land ownership, a critical factor in food security, is particularly significant in sub-Saharan Africa, where agriculture is the primary source of income and sustenance for many. This study, which focused on Migori County, Kenya, examined the gender dynamics of land ownership and their impact on food security. Anchored on the sociological institutionalism theory, the study used a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data from a household survey (n=250) with qualitative data from in-depth interviews with key informants (n=20) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) (n=4). The paper delves into how cultural norms, inheritance practices, and a weak legal framework perpetuate these inequalities. The study's findings, which reveal a persistent gender gap in land ownership, with men disproportionately controlling land titles and decision making power, are essential. This patriarchal land system restricts women's access to land, hindering their agricultural productivity and contribution to household food security in particular and human security in general. The study recommends legal reforms to entrench women’s right to land ownership and use, cultural sensitization programs, and promotion of innovative land access models such as joint titling and land leases. These recommendations can potentially make a tangible difference in the lives of women in Migori County, significantly improving their food security.
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    The Effectiveness of IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) on Environmental Security in the Greater Horn of Africa
    (International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR), 2024) Swaleh Mwachidagaya; Rotich Gladys Chepkirui
    A comprehensive analysis of Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) initiatives in the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA) is necessitated by the existing climatic challenges in the region. The program was developed with an aim at enhancing environmental security through climate prediction. This review delves into the different initiatives within ICPAC and their impact in addressing environmental threats within the IGAD region. A region that is known for its vulnerability to climate change and variability which has posed significant threat to the environment, livelihoods and sustainable development. This analysis assesses the impact of ICPAC's work on environmental security by thoroughly examining the organization's efforts to increase the accuracy of climate predictions, fortify early warning systems, and encourage adaptive methods. This study emphasizes the significance of scientific innovation and regional cooperation in solving climate-related concerns in the Greater Horn of Africa by combining existing research, reports, and case studies. The study in its findings highlights the need for an elaborate monitoring and evaluation framework that will advise policy and shape up future programs. There has also been an indication of inadequate awareness programs for communities to be able to fully explore the benefits that ICPAC is aimed at delivering.