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Figure 10: Availability <strong>of</strong> hired labour<br />

No<br />

38.00 / 12.3%<br />

15.00 / 4.8%<br />

Yes<br />

257.00 / 82.9%<br />

4.1.9 Environmental Conditions<br />

Environmental degradation was reported <strong>in</strong> both districts. Follow<strong>in</strong>g massive forest<br />

clearance and <strong>in</strong>tensive agricultural activities <strong>in</strong> Laikipia, the ground water levels had<br />

dropped by at least 10 feet. Previously forested land was under shrubs (Figure 11).<br />

Without address<strong>in</strong>g this problem, the region could experience serious climate change that<br />

would affect agricultural production and the ecosystem.<br />

Figure 11: Environmental Degradation <strong>in</strong> Laikipia District

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