September 23, 2025Journal of Sustainable Tourism and EntrepreneurshipOpen Access

Socio-cultural conservation strategies and sustainable tourism development in communal group ranches in Laikipia County, Kenya

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CNCosmas Munyao Nzomo BKBitok Kipkosgei SMSisinio Muthengi

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Mixed-method analysis reveals socio-cultural conservation strategies affect sustainable tourism outcomes, highlighting social inclusion in communal group ranches.

Key Points

Significant positive influence of socio-cultural strategies on sustainable tourism in Laikipia County, with R² = 0.119.
Social inclusion is the most significant predictor of sustainable tourism outcomes, showing a strong effect (p = 0.001).
Qualitative interviews reveal community pride but also challenges in benefit distribution among marginalized groups.
Findings suggest that enhanced governance and financial support are crucial for improving tourism and inclusion in conservation efforts.

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Nzomo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d43ed7713b0b5dfea7e3ce https://doi.org/10.35912/joste.v7i1.3147

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Implication

Mixed-method analysis reveals socio-cultural conservation strategies affect sustainable tourism outcomes, highlighting social inclusion in communal group ranches.