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March 3, 2026Open Access

Water Scarcity and Livelihood Resilience Among Maasai Herders in Northern Tanzania: A Comparative Study

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JMJohn MbaluzaState University of Zanzibar

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Implication

Comparative study reveals the effects of water scarcity on resilience strategies in Maasai herders, suggesting necessary support for adaptation.

Key Points

  • The study aims to understand the impact of water scarcity on livelihood resilience among Maasai herders.
  • Qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews
  • Focus group discussions with Maasai households
  • Data collected from 50 households across different pastoral communities
  • Reported a 40% reduction in livestock productivity due to water scarcity
  • Adoption of diversification strategies, including crop farming
  • Emphasized the integration of climate-smart practices with traditional herding

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John Mbaluza (2005) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a67eebf353c071a6f0a945https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18820352
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