Water Scarcity Role on Violent Conflicts amongst Pastoralist Communities in Tiaty Sub-County, Baringo County Kenya
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Date
2024-03
Authors
Safari, Sarah N.
Wambua, Peter Philip
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RJI
Abstract
This study delved into the intricate relationship between water scarcity and conflict dynamics within
pastoralist communities, shedding light on the multifaceted factors that influence conflicts arising from
resource scarcity. Through a comprehensive analysis of social, economic, and environmental dimensions,
alongside conflict intensity and stakeholder involvement, the study seeks to offer a nuanced understanding of
conflict drivers and inform effective mitigation strategies. The study’s theoretical framework was guided by
the resource curse theory as well as the environmental scarcity theory. A descriptive research design was
used and the target population for the study was 73,424 residents of Tiaty Sub County and through the use of
multistage sampling, 156 respondents were chosen to participate in the study. Structured questionnaires were
used to collect quantitative data. The collected data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social
Sciences version 21. Descriptive statistics were analysed and presented in percentages and frequencies while
inferential statistics was analysed through the use of the Pearson correlation coefficient. The findings were
presented in the form of tables. The researcher ensured careful ethical considerations. The correlation
analysis to determine the effect of Social Factors on violent conflicts shows a significant correlation existed (r
= 0.785, p < 0.05). Pearson’s correlations coefficient was higher than 0.5 suggestion a strong relationship
existed between the two variables. The study had also sought to determine the effect of economic factors and
violent conflicts, the analysis yielded a Pearson correlation coefficient of r = 0.746, p < 0.05; indicating that
a strong relationship existed between the two variables. The study also sought to determine the effects of
environmental factors on violent conflicts. The analysis yielded Pearson correlations coefficient is (r = 0.781,
p< 0.05) to indicate a strong relationship between the two variables. Social Factors proved to have the
highest positive correlation with Violent Conflicts It is evident that all the independent variables could explain
the levels of Violent Conflicts in the region. Conflict and human security generating factors are closely
intertwined. The prevalent conflicts and the declining environmental security in pastoral areas is a result of a
combination of factors that include competition over scarce, vital natural resources. The situation is worsened
by harsh climatic condition and ineffective management and utilization mechanisms.
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Keywords
Social Factors, Economic Factors, Environmental Factors
Citation
SAFARI, S. N., & WAMBUA, P. P. (2024). Water scarcity role on violent conflicts amongst pastoralist communities in Tiaty Sub-County, Baringo County Kenya. Reviewed Journal of Social Science & Humanities, 5(1), 137-163.