The Major Challenges Facing Livestock Marketing In Mandera Central District Of North Eastern Province Of Kenya
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2009-07
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KIU. College of Economics and Management.
Abstract
The research is a descriptive survey that aimed to establish major challenges faced by
livestock traders in Mandera Central district. It also determines the relative importance of
the identified challenges facing livestock marketing. The study targeted livestock traders
in Mandera Central district.
Purposive sampling was used to select four divisions with market, from the seven
available administrative units of the district. The researcher used research assistants to
administer questionnaires to 58 respondents from the four market centres. Empirical data
collected was then analyzed using qualitative and quantitative methods. Descriptive
words, bar graphs, pie charts and tables were used to present and interpret the data.
A survey carried out indicates that there are barriers and constraints to livestock trade in
Mandera central district and by extension the large North Eastern Province. An overview
of the findings indicates that the important factors affecting the livestock trade are as
follows; lack of adequate capital to do the trade comfortably (82.8 percent), lack of credit
facilities to support traders (46.6 percent), high transport costs (65.5 percent), poor road
infrastructure (60.3 percent), Insecurity along the marketing routes (Banditry) (63.8
percent), lack of reliable market information (60.3 percent).
The study recommended the opening of abattoirs and holding grounds for purpose of
livestock marketing. Measures should also be put in place to enhance dissemination of
market information such as livestock prices. In conclusion, the government must put in
place better livestock policies that are geared towards optimal allocation of resources to
livestock projects that will hasten development.
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A Research Thesis Submitted In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Degree Of Master Of Business Administration, School Of Post Graduate Studies, Kampala International University.
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Livestock Marketing, Mandera Central District Of North Eastern, Kenya