Browsing by Author "Kilimo, David Yego"

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    Cross-County Invasions on Socio-Economic Development in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya (2000 -2020)
    (Kenyatta University, 2025-09) Kilimo, David Yego
    First and foremost is to thank the Almighty God for the good health, wisdom, strength, support and knowledge that enabled the researcher surpass all trials and challenges along the way. Special gratitude to my employer, the KDF, for not only granting me the financial back-up but also affording me a conducive environment and time to complete my studies within the stipulated timeframe. Similarly, I would like to express my deepest appreciation to my Supervisor Dr. Linnet Hamasi Henry (PhD) for her invaluable guidance and enduring mentorship across the research journey. I will forever be indebted for her patience, motivation, enthusiasm and immense knowledge despite the frequent interruptions occasioned by work-related exigencies. Appreciations also go to the University’s academic research work defence panellists for their input and guidance, which led to a fine-tuned final product. Additionally, I wish to thank my colleagues for the physical, moral, emotional and spiritual support especially when the call of duty came in the midst of the research process. Special thanks to the Multi-Agency Joint Operation Centre Staff members at National Police Service Headquarters for the coordination with ground security forces in the target area and for facilitating the sorting, consolidation and printing of data collection instruments before my departure to the field. My immediate family comprising my lovely wife Janet and two sons, Abel and Darion were the bedrock of my studies. Furthermore, let me not forget to most sincerely credit my elder brother Edward Kilimo, who hails from the target area and who sacrificed his time and resources to help the researcher administer the data collection instruments. Last but not least is to appreciate all and sundry for every little role they played to ensure the successful completion of this noble cause.
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    Dynamics of Cross-County Invasions and Implication on Socio-Economic Development of Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
    (JAIS, 2024-07) Kilimo, David Yego; Hamasi Linnet
    This study aimed at establishing the implication of cross-county invasions on socio-economic development in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to: determine the dynamics of cross-county invasions in Elgeyo Marakwet County and to identify the viable intervention strategies for sustainable peace and socio-economic development. The study was anchored on Collier and Hoeffler’s Greed and Grievance Theory which postulates that natural resources increase the likelihood of conflict onset and duration as interested parties compete. The target population were the people working or domiciling in Elgeyo Marakwet County who had experienced ramifications of cross-county invasions. The sample size comprised the population domiciled in Endo Ward, which had witnessed past, recurring and stark levels of cross-county attacks in addition to being contiguous to the volatile counties of Baringo and West Pokot. The study employed the purposive sampling technique, which ensured that information-rich respondents were reached for data collection and for effective utilization of finite resources given the security and terrain challenges. Data was gathered both quantitatively and qualitatively from primary and secondary sources through semi-structured questionnaires, one-on-one interviews with key informants, Focused Group Discussions (FGDs), observation and document analysis. The study found out that cross-county invasions usually occurred in the study area with the leading crime being cattle rustling and outright banditry. Additionally, fight over finite natural resources especially land, water and pasture together with appalling proliferation of illicit weapons exacerbated these attacks. The main source of these illicit weapons was the neighbouring countries and counties notably South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda. Locally, the leading distributors were Baringo, West Pokot, Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo and Marsabit in that order. The study concluded that the Socio-economic status of the people of the study area was low due to massive displacement, deaths, breakdown of public and social services, unemployment, illiteracy and low-income levels. The study recommended that there is need for pursuit of cultural dialogue through reconciliatory and peace meetings to encourage co-existence.