Drivers Of Land Use, Land Cover Change, Climate Change Vulnerability And Adaptation Options In Narok North Sub-County, Kenya

IOSR Journal of Environmental Science Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT)

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Abstract: This study explores land use and land cover change (LULCC) in Narok North using satellite imagery and community surveys. Key drivers include urban growth, agriculture, and deforestation. Forest cover declined by 13%, increasing exposure to flooding and drought. Vulnerability profiles differ across livelihoods, with Narok Town showing acute risks. The study recommends GIS-integrated zoning, agroforestry, climate-resilient infrastructure, and decentralized planning. By linking LULCC to adaptation gaps, it offers empirical inputs for sub-county climate strategy and reinforces community-centered land governance as a resilience lever.