An analysis of local dynamics in conflicts over use of natural resources in the marakwet-pokot border region of kerio valley,kenya.
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Date
2019Author
Kipchumba, Biwott J
Type
ThesisLanguage
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Kerio valley in kenya is an area characterized by competition over natural resources especially
Water, land and pasture. This competition is often a source of violent conflict over resource rights
Particularly between marakwet and pokot communities, the purpose of the study was to identify
Internal and external actors driving conflict between marakwet and pokot, analyse the roles of
Drivers of the marakwet-pokot conflict, identify the strategies that stakeholders and actors employ
To resolve conflicts, and suggest conflict management approaches that may deliver sustainable
Cooperation over use of natural resources. The study collected primary data from a stratified
Random sample of 281 pastoralists and agro-pastoralists to which a questionnaire was
Administered. Data from the key informant interviews, focus group discussions and observation
With various actor groups complemented questionnaire data. Secondary data consisted of materials
Drawn from official statistics, policy documents, laws, institutional documents, and research
Reports. The study collected primary data from a stratified random sample of 281 respondents to
Which a questionnaire was administered data from key informant interviews, focus group
Discussions and field observations with various actor groups complemented questionnaire data.
Secondary data was from publications. Measures of relationship such as correlation analysis were
Used to understand trends in quantitative (questionnaire) data while qualitative data was analysed
By content analysis. The results show that majority of respondents 231(82.2%), 219(77.9%) and
201(71.5%) said water, land and pasture are critical for their livelihood and very often lead to
Frequent conflicts in the kerio valley leading to decreased production, increased casualties, deaths,
Displacement and destruction of property with youths, elders and politicians were very often being
Main actors. The study recommends formulation of policy on peace building, promotion and
Understanding of conflicts in the valley. Further research should be carried out to help formulate
Community-based guidelines for protection and prescribe measures for integrated natural resource
Management.
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University of Nairobi
Subject
local dynamics in conflictsRights
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