Influence of peace education strategies on community development: a case of Isiolo County, Kenya

Abstract

The purpose of this study is designed to assess the influence of peace education strategies on community development: a case of Isiolo County, Kenya. Pursuant to this the study examined the influence of peace education strategies on community development .In a bid to effectively achieve this, the study adopted descriptive research design based on samples drawn from across the two sub counties of Isiolo. The target population was the mosque and church leaders, chiefs and their assistants, deputy county commissioner, National police unit, community elders and secondary school teachers which was 524. Purposive sampling technique was adopted and the principle of 10% rule was used to calculate the sample size of 157 respondents. Data was collected by use of questionnaires from the respondents and analyzed by use of both inferential statistics e.g. multiple regression spearman’s correlation and descriptive statistics e.g frequencies, standard deviation, means using SPSS version 23.the findings of the study indicate that collaborative negotiations, inculcating moral values strategy and resource distribution has a positive influence on community development. The study recommended that the county management to set aside enough resources for the implementation of the programme. The government should review the structure of the education curriculum to include peace education strategies. Further the study suggested that establishment of factors that influence implementation of peace education programme should be carried.