Effect of climate change on agricultural productivity in Kenya

Otieno Nashon Omondi

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Description: Climate change has become a global phenomenon with profound impacts on various sectors, including agriculture, livestock, energy, and tourism. Countries worldwide have taken measures to mitigate its effects. This study specifically focuses on the effects of climate change on agricultural productivity in Kenya. It addresses two main objectives: assessing climate change's impact on crop production and evaluating its influence on livestock production. Employing a time-series approach, the study uses Ricardian Regression Model and multivariate regression to analyze secondary data from sources such as the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the International Livestock Research Institute. The research highlights significant effects of temperature and relative humidity on agricultural productivity, with humidity showing a positive correlation and temperature exhibiting a negative one. The study suggests the promotion of smart agriculture practices to combat losses due to climate change and emphasizes the positive relationship between rainfall and agricultural productivity. Ultimately, the study concludes that climate change indeed affects agricultural productivity in Kenya.