This study aimed at generating information to streamline gum myrrh and opoponax collection and post-harvest handling activities to support livelihood of local communities in Wajir County. The resource managers, producer and other stakeholders were interviewed using pre-tested checklists and questionnaires. A total of 187 gum resin respondents were purposefully sampled. The findings showed that the main economic activity was pastoralism. The gum resins were gaining popularity and were harvested by professional gum resin collectors through either natural exudates or tapping for domestic and commerce purposes. Each collector harvested an average of 4 kg/day and 3 kg/day of Malmal and Hagar respectively during the June-September peak production. The household size, distance to the market and number of trees harvested significantly influenced quantity of hagar collected per day at 99% confidence interval. Alternatively, the distance to the market significantly influenced the quantity of malmal harvested per day at 99% confidence interval. Thus to ensure enhanced benefits to collectors, it is recommended that national and county governments enhance technical support and strengthen the capacity of collectors and institutions.
