Use and availability of tree and shrub resources on Maasai communal rangelands near Amboseli, Kenya

Kiringe, John Warui; Okello, Moses Makonjio

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“…They are sold in local markets in Southern Kajiado District such as Kimana, Loitikitok, Irrasit and Emali and far places like Nairobi. Interestingly, the respondents felt that even the very abundant A. mellifera is currently under treat due to charcoal burning, increased consumption emanating from increase in local human population and land use changes particularly expansion of agriculture which concurs with the findings of Kiringe and Okello (2005) and Kiringe (2005) in the same group ranch. Overexploitation and commercial sale of plant resources such as medicinal plants is today recognized as one of the key threats that has driven some species to extinction (Marshall 1998, Primack 1998 The value of plant resources among the Maasai goes beyond provision of herbal remedies.…”

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confidence: 74%

“…Among the Maasai of Kuku Group Ranch, plants are important resources without which their survival would be compromised. However, there are fears that collectively, changes taking place in the ranch have increased the demand for natural resources including plants (Campbell et al 2000, Katampoi et al 1990, Kiringe & Okello 2005. Consequently, the future of these plants amidst an increasing human population, increased agricultural practices and medicinal plants' sale for commercial gain is unclear.…”

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A Survey of Traditional Health Remedies Used by the Maasai of Southern Kaijiado District, Kenya

Kiringe¹

2006

Ethnobot. Res. App.

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This study investigated the use of traditional health remedies among the Maasai of Kuku Group Ranch of Southern Kajiado District, Kenya. A structured and semi-structured questionnaire was administered to heads or adult members of households in the study area as well as key people who are knowledgeable in Maasai traditional medicine. Use of ethno-medicine was prevalent, with 73% of the respondents indicating this was their preferred type of treatment. Traditional medicine was the primary health care system for the community even though 98% of the respondents mentioned that they frequently sought modern medical care provided by local dispensaries and clinics. Knowledge on traditional plant health remedies was immense, and a wide variety of illnesses and body conditions were treated and managed using locally available medicinal plants. The community had an elaborate and complex pharmacopoeia supported by a wide range of plant species majority of which were readily harvested within the group ranch. Knowledge about the use of ethno-medicinal resources and the resources themselves appeared to be threatened by rapid changes in traditional lifestyles and cultural practices particularly the spread of Christianity, formal education and emphasis on reliance of modern medical care. Plants recognized to be of medicinal value by the community appeared to be equally threatened by a myriad of factors particularly land use changes. There is great need to conserve the rich plant biodiversity in the ranch as well as preserve knowledge on the value and use of traditional plant based remedies amidst a rapidly changing society.

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A Survey of Traditional Health Remedies Used by the Maasai of Southern Kaijiado District, Kenya

Kiringe¹

2006

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“…With the entire world looking at the effects of climate change and how local communities are affected or copying with it, it is clear from this work that poverty, population increase and lack of economic opportunities drive people to over-exploit critical resources to their future detriment [1,21]. Yet the cycle of poverty and impoverishment within the context of harsh environmental conditions, droughts and global climate change exacerbate the situation leading to lack of food security and depressed livelihood.…”

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A Field Study in the Status and Threats of Cultivation in Kimana and Ilchalai Swamps in Amboseli Dispersal Area, Kenya

Okello¹,

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2011

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“…Am bos eli N P from over-utilization of plant resources around bomas [16] that degrade and reduce wildlife habitat quality. Further, various activities associated with bomas such as livestock grazing, human presence, children playing noisily and even smoke emission from cooking also displace wildlife.…”

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Contraction of Wildlife Dispersal Area and Displacement by Human Activities in Kimana Group Ranch Near Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Okello¹

2009

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Kimana Group Ranch area is a critical area for Amboseli, Chyulu, Tsavo West national parks, and community sanctuaries in the Tsavo -Amboseli Ecosystem. However, growing human populations and associated activities are causing range contraction and wildlife displacement in this dispersal area. This study investigated the contraction of wildlife dispersal area through field mapping and spatial analysis. Human activities displaced wildlife from 140.01 km (55.74%) of KGR, leaving only about 44% of the land for wildlife. The actual area occupied by these activities was 57.83 km 2 (23% of KGR). Wildlife kept 0.23 ± 0.04 km from Maasai homes, 0.18 ± 0.02 km from roads, 0.07 ± 0.04 km from electric fences, and 0.21 ± 0.02 km from livestock. No wildlife was seen close to agricultural areas, which covered 0.89 km 2 , 0.27%. Kimana and Namelok electric fences covered 52.98 km (21.10%), but displaced wildlife from 69.29 km (27.61%). Although Maasai homes covered only 0.24 km (1.09%), they displaced wildlife from 28.11 km (11.19%). Spatially, clusters of human activities were cutting off Amboseli and KCWS, forcing the wildlife to find alternative routes with Tsavo / Chyulu. Therefore, Kimana is diminishing as wildlife dispersal area and this will affect the viability of protected areas.

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Use and availability of tree and shrub resources on Maasai communal rangelands near Amboseli, Kenya

Cited by 26 publications

References 8 publications

A Survey of Traditional Health Remedies Used by the Maasai of Southern Kaijiado District, Kenya

A Survey of Traditional Health Remedies Used by the Maasai of Southern Kaijiado District, Kenya

A Field Study in the Status and Threats of Cultivation in Kimana and Ilchalai Swamps in Amboseli Dispersal Area, Kenya

Contraction of Wildlife Dispersal Area and Displacement by Human Activities in Kimana Group Ranch Near Amboseli National Park, Kenya

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