Causes of armed ethnic conflict and the implication for peace education in Nakuru county, Kenya
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Date
2014
Authors
Wangeci, N. L.
Njoroge, M. N.
Manyasa, E.
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Publisher
Nairobi Academic Press
Abstract
This study sought to find out the causes of ethnic armed conflict in Nakuru County and the
implication for peace education. The study objectives were to find out peoples' experiences and
constructions of armed ethnic conflict. The study adopted a case study using phenomenology
research design based on qualitative procedures. The population of the study was ethnic
communities in Nakuru County which included children, teachers, and parents,' leaders and
other stake-holders. The sample size comprised a total of 18 children, 9 Head teachers, and
18 class teachers for the study. It also comprised 18 parents and guardians for both male and
female-headed households. Four instruments were used to collect data: an interview schedule,
open-ended questionnaire, Focused Group Discussions and essay writing. Data collected was
qualitative and its organization, analysis, and interpretation were guided by Hycer's Explicitation
Method. Findings revealed that land, politicians, and media were causative factors of armed
ethnic conflict. The study therefore recommended government to resolve land issues, and that
politicians and the media to be an instrument of peace and co-existence.
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Keywords
Armed Ethnic Conflict, Ethnic Group, Constructions
Citation
Journal of Special Needs and Disabilities Studies Vol.1 No.2 July 2014