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Problems facing perkerra Irrigation scheme

Answer Text:
Problems facing Perkerra Irrigation Scheme.
(a) Fluctuation of water in R. Perkerra due to droughts and obstruction causing crop stress and reducing the acreage that can be cultivated.
(b) Livestock human conflict when farmers go to graze in the region due to attractive vegetation.
(c) Intense ethnic conflict between Tugen and Jemps tribes because the scheme lies on the Jemps’ land while Tugen are the majority.
(d) Financial problems causing the farmers to be unable to prepare the land.
(e) Poor transport and communication which hinders production of perishable crops.
(f) Limited market for products because the surrounding areas are sparsely populated.