Abstract:

The focus of the study is the improvement of gender-based division of labour, inequality between males and females in power and resources and gender biases in rights and entitlements to increased productivity, remuneration and development of women livestock keepers in Kisumu.

The relevant information sourced was on: Introduction to the country and the city; Socio-economic characteristics of livestock keepers; Characteristics of livestock kept; Socio-cultural networks; Sources of information or advice and demand for knowledge on livestock keeping; Characteristics of kinship associations; Control over incomes and resources; Credit facilities and lack of access to credit for women; Development and research strategies—male oriented and extension services; Market access for livestock products and inputs; environmental pollution and family health; Production, hygiene and marketing of animal products; Government and municipal regulations surrounding urban livestock kept and; Perceived barriers to improved livelihoods. The study was carried out in five slum areas of Kisumu.