Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Traditional Livestock Enclosures In Kenya And Options For Mitigation

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Abstract: This paper quantifies CH? and N?O emissions from livestock enclosures known as bomas in semi-arid Kenyan rangelands. It finds that emissions from manure accumulation in bomas far exceed background soil emissions, particularly for N?O. These are often excluded from IPCC inventories. The study proposes interventions such as manure removal and boma relocation to reduce buildup. Findings call for improved livestock GHG accounting and reinforce the need for emission tracking in pastoral systems across Sub-Saharan Africa.