SITUATION ANALYSIS OF THE STUDY

AREA
 Location and extent cont…

 Perkerra Situated 100km north of Nakuru near

Marigat township.
 It lies between Longitude 0.48270N and Latitude
36.01860 E.
 The neighboring sub-counties are namely Baringo
Central, Baringo North, Eldama Ravine and Tiaty
 Gazetted area of perkerra irrigation scheme is 5800
acres.
 Area under irrigation is 2750 acres.
Location and extent
 TOPOGRAPHY AND DRAINANGE

 Area characterized by undulating terrain

consisting of both flat and sloping landform.
 Topography favours operation of the irrigation
scheme as a result of the gently sloping land.
 The area incorporates a variety of land types,
 including plateaus, plains, and valleys.
 The plateaus provide relatively flat expanses of
land suitable for large-scale agricultural
operations.
Topography and drainage

 A mix of plateaus, plains, and valleys, with varying

elevations and slopes, characterizes the topography of
Baringo south sub-county.
 The undulating terrain provides opportunities for
cultivating different crops.
 The topography of baringo south sub-county influences
the positioning of Dams, canals and water storage
facilities to optimize water distribution and availability.
 Perkerra river serves as the primary water source
for irrigation.
topography
Perkerra drainage
LAND TERRAIN

 The land of Perkerra irrigation scheme is gently

sloping and this is due to the presence of widely
spread contour lines.
 The gentle slope of the land contributes to the use
of canals and gravity fed open earth channel
conveyance method of irrigation.
 The land is surrounded with forested hillsides.
 The land also has a flat terrain which allows the
smooth flow of water for irrigation.
Slope of Perkerra
Population profile

 Population of Baringo county: 666,773 people

 Gender comprises of: 336,322 males and 330,428
females
 Population density: 61 people per square kilometer
 Annual growth rate: 2.6%
 Baringo south sub-county has a total population of
90,955
 It comprises of 45,706 males and 45,246 females
 population projection and estimates by 2025:
104,275
Poverty index

 The poverty index of Baringo county

is 60.3% against the national poverty
level which is 53.0%.
 Baringo contributes 1.7% to the
national poverty.
Land use/ land cover
Climate change
 The county suffers extreme weather events and
adversely affects the livelihood of people.
 drought frequency and duration increased from four
droughts to eight droughts every ten years.
 Variability of rainfall affects livelihood assets of the
rural population.
 Climate variability in high extent result to drought
which intern reduces the amount of water for irigation.
 Climate variability results to food insecurity.
 Climate pattern of baringo south sub-county is
characterized by hot temperatures throughout the year.
 The temperature ranges from 30-35 degrees Celsius.
 Annual rainfall ranges from 400mm to 800mm.
Geology and soil

 Baringo south sub-county lies on the plains of Tugen hills

 Deposit of alluvium have accumulated in the plain due
to their deposition during the quaternary by the river
perkerra.
 The parent material of the soil around Baringo south is
alluvium, which is derived from different tertiary and
quaternary volcanic rocks.
 The soil is imperfectly well drained, very deep ,dark
brown in colour containing strongly cracking clay.
 Fertility of the soil is characterized by an adequate
composition of phosphorous , potassium , magnesium
and calcium .
Geology type
Soils of perkerra
Conditions favouring the location
of Perkerra irrigation scheme

 Presence of Perkerra river made irrigation

possible
 Presence of fertile soil ideal for farming.
 Gently slopping environment made
irrigation possible
 Government policies that support
irrigation scheme to be built in counties
 Ready market for farm produce
Synthesis of emerging issues

 Water management challenges: pollution

and reduced water level
 Climate change impacts: high
temperatures, change in rainfall pattern
and frequent extreme weather events
e.g. drought.
 Socio economic inequities: beneficiaries
face challenges in accessing inputs,
credits and markets.
Emerging issues…

 Presence of fertile soil : deposits of

alluvium Have accumulated in the plains
due to deposition during quaternary by
the river Perkerra.
 High poverty level