Department of Geospatial and Space Technology Food Mapping; Case Study of Turkana Central Subcounty

Abstract

A food map is a visual representation of food related data on geographic location, at a given scale factor, existence of a food map gives a clear illustration at a glance of the situation and state of food in the area of interest. Food mapping has proved to work in developed countries by providing inhabitants of this countries crucial information when needed. The project aims to demonstrate distribution of food, water points, population and food producing activities in Turkana Central Subcounty. The final product of the study will include food maps that will show irrigation schemes, water points, road networks, and a report on food in Turkana Central.