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    Inclusive Governance in Conflict Management: A Case of Marsabit County, Kenya
    (Kenyatta University, 2024-11) Abudho, James Ibrae
    Inclusive constitution-building methods foster interaction between elites and constituents, ensuring both public and elite legitimacy for constitutional arrangements. Achieving a fair agreement often requires sacrifices from both parties, which highlights the essence of compromise. Over time, the roles and responsibilities of clan leaders have evolved significantly. Many clan chiefs have had to discover new ways to lead their communities while remaining true to their cultural roots. To effectively tackle the governance and development challenges facing our nation, it is crucial to actively involve clan leaders, and we urge the government and other development stakeholders to take action in this regard. Aside from a small group of peace and security experts, most Kenyans are largely unaware of these international frameworks. More importantly, the government's reluctance to integrate these guidelines into law and ensure their full implementation is concerning. Factors such as differing viewpoints, limited financial resources, and cultural variations may hinder participation in these processes. The objectives of this study were as follows: to identify the representation of clans in conflict management in Marsabit County; to establish stakeholder decision-making processes in conflict management within the county; and to assess resource distribution in relation to conflict management in Marsabit County. The study utilized contemporary theory to frame its theoretical perspectives and was conducted in Marsabit County, employing a mixed research method with a case study design. Both qualitative and quantitative data were gathered, focusing on all citizens residing in Marsabit County as the target population. Purposive sampling was employed to select interviewees for the questionnaires and interview guides. Descriptive analysis was conducted on the data collected through the questionnaires, while content analysis was applied during the investigation. Secondary data for this study was sourced from publications, journals, and other publicly available documents. The findings were presented in the form of graphs, charts, and visual representations that illustrate clan leadership and conflict management in Marsabit County. To ensure the integrity of the research, the researcher assured respondents of complete confidentiality and the absence of any risk of victimization based on the information they provided. The study concluded that inadequate representation and participation of clan leaders contribute to poor inclusive governance; effective stakeholder decision-making processes are essential for promoting inclusive governance and robust conflict management; and unequal resource distribution serves as a catalyst for further conflicts in Marsabit County, ultimately hindering the potential for effective conflict management. The findings of this study are crucial for policymakers, local administration and security teams, the Government of Kenya, county governments, and other stakeholders involved in conflict management in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) areas.
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    Inclusive Governance onConflict Management,Marsabit County Kenya
    (International Journal of Current Aspects,, 2024) Abudho, James Ibrae; Moi, Edna Jemutai
    Inclusive constitution-building methods promote interactions between elites and constituents and ensure public and elite legitimacy for the constitutional settlement. The functions and obligations of clan heads have changed significantly over time. Many ofthe clan chiefs have had to find new ways to lead their people while staying true to their roots. To effectively address the governance and development difficulties facing our country, we must actively include clan leaders, and we urge the government and other development actors to do so. The aim of the study was to investigate inclusive governance in conflict management at Marsabit County in Kenya. This study adopted a case studyresearch method utilizing a case study research design. Qualitative and quantitative data and research methods were used in this study. The study’s primary focus was on all citizens residing in Marsabit County as the study’s target population. The study adopted purposive sampling to pick interviewees for the pilot study, questionnaire and interview guide/schedule. Descriptive analysis was used on primary and secondary data collected vide the questionnaire. Content analysis was used in the investigation. The study concluded that inadequate composition and participation of clan representations leads to poor inclusive governance; effective stakeholder decision-making processes are positive ingredients for inclusive governance and solid conflict management; poor and unfair resource distribution is an ignition for further conflicts in Marsabit County, and therefore, it may not lead to inclusive governance for effective conflict management. The study recommended the need to integrate community and clan leadership in core areas of security management, stop any planned conflicts that may involve armed groups with unrecorded or unauthorized firearms, ensure equitable and fair distribution of resources. Furthermore, there is need to effective and amicable inclusion of the stakeholders and other global funders in the conflict decision making process and ensuring fairness/impartiality in the whole processes is useful