Impact Assessment of Community-Based Conservation Programmes on Livestock Health in Maasai Mara Region, Kenya

Community-based conservation programmes have been implemented in various regions to balance wildlife protection with local livelihoods, particularly focusing on livestock health outcomes. A comprehensive search strategy was employed using multiple databases including PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Studies were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria focusing on community-based conservation programmes and livestock health outcomes in the Maasai Mara Region between and . The analysis revealed a significant improvement (p < 0.05) in vaccination coverage rates for cattle, indicating that community participation significantly enhances disease prevention strategies. Community-based conservation programmes have demonstrated positive impacts on livestock health outcomes through increased awareness and engagement of local communities. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies to assess long-term sustainability and scalability of these programmes. Policy recommendations suggest integrating more educational components into existing programmes to increase community participation. Model estimation used θ̂=argminθ∑ᵢ(yᵢ,f_θ(xᵢ))+λθ₂², with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.