geographic information system
Products Overview
Since the establishment of the Laikipia Research Programme (LRP), and its subsequent transformation to CETRAD, various research outputs in the form of reports and GIS thematic layers have been produced covering both socio-economic and biophysical aspects. Most recently, many of these outputs have covered issues on water use conflicts, Water Users Associations, development needs, food security, drought management, human elephant conflict management, conservation of protected areas and horticulture, among others.
Key Areas of Competence
CETRAD conducts client oriented research and consultancy services, including the sale of GIS products to client institutions and individuals from different professional fields of practice around the country. Areas of competence include:
Departments
Geographic Information System (GIS) Department
The GIS Department deals with Remote Sensing, Mapping, and GIS services, and provides customized spatial products and services to support other CETRAD departments, as well as other institutions and organizations dealing with a wide range of social, economic, and natural resource management activities. The Department provides a high-quality mapping services to public and private-sector customers, and maintains a large database of geo-referenced digital topographic maps covering over 80% of Kenya and 30% of Tanzania.
