Implication of South Sudan Conflict on Development of Selected Socio-Economic Aspects in Turkana County, Kenya, 1983-2022

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dc.contributor.advisorLeah Barasaen_US
dc.contributor.authorMulei, Charles Ndata
dc.date.accessioned2024-02-02T07:02:59Z
dc.date.available2024-02-02T07:02:59Z
dc.date.issued2023-11
dc.descriptionA Research Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of Requirement for the Award of a Degree in Master of Science in Security and Strategic Studies in the School of Security, Diplomacy and Peace Studies of Kenyatta University, October 2023en_US
dc.description.abstractThis study examines the implication of South Sudan Conflict on the socio-economic development of Turkana County in the period between 1983 and 2022. This study’s general objective was to explore the implication of South Sudan conflict on socio-economic development in Turkana County. More specifically the study focus was to trace the origin and development of the South Sudan conflict 1983-2022; to assess the implication of South Sudan conflict on socio-economic development in Turkana County, 1983-2022 and to explore opportunities for development to enhance socio-economic development in Turkana County, Kenya, 1983-2022. This study therefore sought to establish how selected aspects of socio-economic development such as job opportunities, educational facilities and health facilities were impacted by the conflict in South Sudan. The study used mixed research design that integrates both quantitative and qualitative methods to collect relevant data and information. The target population of the study included the residents of Turkana County, Kenya. The study had a total of 368 respondents from a sample size of 452. The main data collection methods included the utilization of questionnaires, focus group discussions and key informant interviews. The study concludes that foreign interference, unemployment, political supremacy among Sudan political leaders as well as poor foreign policy was among the key factors that occasion conflict in South Sudan. Prolonged conflict in South Sudan has impacted Turkana County both positively and negatively. On the positive front, Turkana County experiences a boom in the hotel industry, increased presence of IOs and NGOs, increased flights in Lodwar and Lokichoggio airports. On the flip side, the conflict has led to influx of refugees to Turkana County thus impeding social cohesion. To find a lasting solution, the Kenyan Government must be proactive in its overall strategies meant to curb social economic degradation in Turkana County. There is need to embrace a regional approach in finding a lasting solution, and IOs together with NGOs should offer training courses to the conflict affected groups. Additionally, IOs and NGOs should help the communication between the public and the government. The findings of this study will be helpful to the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defence, Internal Security, Trade and Infrastructure.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipKenyatta Universityen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/27426
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherKenyatta Universityen_US
dc.subjectSouth Sudan Conflicten_US
dc.subjectSocio-Economic Aspectsen_US
dc.subjectTurkana Countyen_US
dc.subjectKenyaen_US
dc.subject1983-2022en_US
dc.titleImplication of South Sudan Conflict on Development of Selected Socio-Economic Aspects in Turkana County, Kenya, 1983-2022en_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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