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    Strategies of Preserving Somali National Identity in Kakuma Refugee Camp: Case of Second-Generation Somalis, 2000-2022
    (JAIS, 2023-11) Muchiri, W Sheila Lisa; Onyango, Evans Odhiambo
    The purpose of the study was to find out strategies adopted in the preservation of refugee national identity. The study was guided by the theory of integration and social identity theories. The study adopted an explanatory research design targeting 41,394 Somali refugees from Kakuma refugee camp. Purposive sampling was used to identify 50 participants. A pilot study was done in the Dadaab refugee camp where feedback was used to improve the instrument. An in-depth interview was used to collect primary data. Validity was achieved using content and expert validity. Narrative analysis aided in qualitative analysis. While ethical considerations such as anonymity, voluntary participation, confidentiality and privacy of participants were observed. The study found that there was preservation of Somali nationality evidenced in the creation of community spaces, organization of cultural events and language learning. However, there was a shortage of Islamic teachers that limited the learning of the language. The study concluded that the strategies adopted have enhanced the preservation of Somali nationality at the Kakuma camp. It was recommended that policy makers should consider the enhancement of community spaces, organization of cultural events and strategic recruitment Islamic teachers to encourage language learning hence reinforce the preservation of Somali nationality. The study also recommended documentation of oral history and enhanced involvement of the local leaders and the elders as well as engagement in youth cultural activities for more exposure thereby preserve Somali nationality.