The Efficacy Of Conflict Resolution Mechanisms Among Pastoralist Communities In Saku Sub-County In Marsabit County, Kenya Between 2015-2022
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2024-10
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School of Arts and Humanities, Daystar University
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This study sought to investigate the efficacy of conflict resolution mechanisms on cohesion among pastoralist communities in Saku Sub- County in Marsabit County between 2015 and 2022. The research objectives were to; analyse the causes of community conflicts in Saku sub-County, examine the approaches employed in the management of the conflict in Saku sub-County between 2015 and 2022 and assess the efficacy of the conflict resolution mechanisms in Saku sub-County between 2015 and 2022. Protracted Social Conflict Theory (PSCT) by Edward Azar and Conflict Resolution Theory (Marx, 1818) guided the study. The study employed a mixed method design combining descriptive and explanatory research designs. The study collected quantitative and qualitative data and utilized a sample size of 138 respondents. The study used questionnaires, structured interview guides, and focus group discussions for collecting primary data. Qualitative data was thematically evaluated, while quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS version 24). The study found the causes of conflicts to include a lack sufficient resources and capabilities by leadership to effectively address conflicts that arise within the community, lack of dedicated groups or organizations specifically responsible for handling conflicts within the community, unequitable power-sharing arrangements resulting in certain groups feeling disadvantaged or marginalized. The study also found that the conflict resolution approaches used included use of village elders and leadership councils in resolving conflicts and maintaining peace, public institutions like police stations, courts, and government administrations in ensuring peace and upholding the rule of law within the community. Further, the community also relied on litigation and adjudication processes to address conflicts. For efficacy, village elders and leadership councils played a significant role in many communities, possessing wisdom, experience, and influence. Their involvement in conflict resolution is often valued due to their understanding of local customs, traditions, and interpersonal dynamics. Negotiating was also considered a high-efficacy method as it involved parties engaging in dialogue and discussions to find mutually acceptable solutions. The study concluded that village elders and leadership councils played a vital role in resolving conflicts within the community, lack of community involvement left people feeling disconnected from the conflicts as they did not perceive them as directly affecting them. The study recommended that there is a need for existing peacekeeping and conflict resolution organizations to intensify their performance of the duties they are assigned and extremely enhance service to the community to avoid stigmatization of the government on grounds that they are not performing or serving them.
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Masters Thesis
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Conflict Resolution, Pastoralist Communities, Saku Sub-County, Marsabit County, Kenya Between 2015-2022
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Jaldesa, M. I,. (2023, Thesis). The Efficacy Of Conflict Resolution Mechanisms Among Pastoralist Communities In Saku Sub-County In Marsabit County, Kenya Between 2015-2022. School of Arts and Humanities, Daystar University