Peace Initiatives and Opportunities for Sustainable Peace in Nyakach And Sigowet Sub-Counties Of Western Kenya
Year: 2019
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The recurrence of interethnic conflicts in Kenya has been a common phenomenon which has led to loss many lives and left a lot of destructions in the wake.Even with these recurrent conflicts there are opportunities within the communities where these conflicts occur to make things right and ensure durable peace at all times.In Kenya, there have been several cases of recurrent conflicts as well as efforts to bring these conflicts to a stop.One of the most affected places by inter-ethnic conflicts is Nyakach and Sigowet Sub-counties.There are opportunities that exist in the area to help in curbing cases of ethnic conflicts; however, these opportunities have not been properly utilized to help in curbing the repeated episodes of violent inter-ethnic conflicts between communities living in the border of the two Sub-counties.The study was conducted in four wards in the two sub-counties and gained information from 384 respondents including 296 household heads, 36 government officials, 12 non state actors and 4 FGDs of 10 participants each.The study utilized questionnaires, interviews and FGDs.The study indicated that there were different agencies involved in promotion of peace in the area which included National Cohesion and Integration commission (NCIC), National Council of Churches of Kenya, Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC), National Land Commission (NLC), National Police Service (Police).The study also indicated that the effective ways of promoting sustainable peace in the area included Public barazas/Dialogue forums; use of police and courts; religious leaders; community elders; use of Government commission; and use of Local administrators.The results also indicated that devolution provided an opportunity for sustainable peace as well.The study recommended more coordination and pro-activity of government agencies and county governments in efforts of peace building in the study area.
Author: James Omondi Juma
Institution: Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2971978588