Effects of Arms Proliferation on Co-Existence among Communities in Marsabit County, Kenya
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Date
2023
Authors
Mbae, Nixon Murithi
Muna, Wilson
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Publisher
RJI
Abstract
The objective of this study was to study the effects of arms proliferation on co-existence among societies living
in Marsabit County. The study was framed under the foundations of Social Conflict theory. The study used a
descriptive survey design aimed at describing the problem without manipulation of the resultant data. The
population comprised of 10,005 household heads, Deputy county commissioner, 4 Assistant County
Commissioners, 11 chiefs in Saku Sub County and the members of security committee. Samples of 175 household
heads were selected using Slovin’s formula. All the DCC, 4ACCs, 11 chiefs and members of security committee
were included in the sample since it was relatively small population. Semi-structured questionnaires were
administered to all the participants. Descriptive analysis, in the form of mean, median, percentages, and
standard deviation was used for quantitative data. Regression analysis and inferential statistics was conducted.
Thematic analysis was used to analysis qualitative data emanating from open-ended questions. Permission and
authorizations from Kenyatta University, NACOSTI, County Commissioner, County Director of Education in
Marsabit County, including other relevant gate-keepers was sort. All ethical consideration in handling the
respondents and the resultant data was adhered to. The study concluded that there existed a discernible negative
association between arms proliferation and inter-ethnic co-existence in Marsabit County and there was need
for dialogue to mitigate potential conflicts. The study firmly asserted that arms escalation intensified conflicts,
necessitating comprehensive peace-building initiatives and fostering inter-community dialogue to ensure
enduring stability. The study recommended that Marsabit County should collaborate with neighboring
authorities to strengthen border security, aiming to curb the illicit influx of arms.
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Keywords
Security, Inter-Community Conflict, Arms Proliferation, Marsabit County
Citation
MBAE, N. M., & Muna, W. (2023). EFFECTS OF ARMS PROLIFERATION ON CO-EXISTENCE AMONG COMMUNITIES IN MARSABIT COUNTY, KENYA. Reviewed Journal of Social Science & Humanities, 4(1), 398-407.