Determinants of How Land Acquisition Activities Influence Livelihoods in Lokichar Basin

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@article{1709685,
      author = {John Ebei, Dr. Tioko Logiron PhD, Dr. Jared Okello PhD},
      title = {Determinants of How Land Acquisition Activities Influence Livelihoods in Lokichar Basin},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {9},
      number = {1},
      pages = {1478-1488},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709685.pdf},
      abstract = {The Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and Tullow Oil Plc, a global oil and gas exploration corporation with headquarters in London, United Kingdom, announced the discovery of oil to the Kenyan public in 2010. Tullow Oil Plc was formed in Tullow, Ireland. This study examined the impact of oil and gas exploration activities, such as land acquisition on the livelihoods of communities in the Lokichar Basin. The study used a cross-sectional survey design to draw inferences on how oil and gas exploration activities influenced people's livelihoods both positively and negatively. The sample population for this study was determined using random sampling based on Singh and Masuku's 2014 sample determination formula and stratified sampling. The aim was to provide thorough recommendations on how exploration projects could use sustainable livelihood approaches to develop marginalized communities. The findings indicate that although oil exploration can bring economic advantages, such as enhanced infrastructure and job creation, it also presents significant challenges. Key issues include land displacement and insufficient compensation for affected communities, which are major concerns. The study points out the negative impacts of seismic activities on health, education, and environmental sustainability, which threaten the traditional livelihoods of local populations, particularly in agriculture and pastoralism. The research underscores the need to incorporate sustainable livelihood strategies into oil exploration projects to alleviate adverse effects and strengthen community resilience. Recommendations focus on promoting community involvement in decision-making, ensuring fair compensation, and establishing effective Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives that meet local requirements. This study adds to the body of knowledge regarding the relationship between natural resource exploitation and community well-being, providing valuable insights for policymakers, stakeholders, and future research aimed at achieving a balance between economic growth and social equity in resource-abundant areas.},
      keywords = {Oil Exploration, Livelihoods, Land Acquisition, LokicharBasin, Sustainable Approaches, Community Resilience and Economic Impact JEL: O11, O15, I22},
      month = {July},
  }