Dynamics of inter-clan conflict between the Degodia and the Garre of Mandera County, Kenya; 2008-2015
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Date
2017
Authors
Abdi, Muktar
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
Various communities in Kenya have had conflicts over time with the
pastoral communities taking the lead. More specifically the Northern part
of Kenya registered several inter clan conflicts with Somali sub tribes
fighting over resources. However, the Garre and the Degodia stand out
as the two had adverse relations for several decades. This study
therefore, focused on inter-clan conflicts between the Degodia and the
Garre of Mandera County in the period 2008-2015.It seek to investigate
the dynamics of inter-clan conflicts between the Degodia and the Garre
in Mandera County. The main objectives were to examine the causes of
inter- clan conflicts between the Degodia and the Garre in the period
2008-2010.Secondly, the study interrogated the implications of the
political pact between the Garre and Murule clans on the inter-clan
conflict between the Degodia and the Garre in the years of 2011-2015.
Lastly, the study assessed the implications of devolution on inter-clan
conflicts between the two clans named above. .A descriptive research
design was used in the study and qualitative method was the main
approach. The study used protracted social conflict theory. The study was
carried out in Mandera County, in particular Rhamu Sub County and
Mandera town, the County headquarters. The study targeted residents of
Mandera County both male and female of 18 years and above. Purposive
and snow balling sampling techniques were used in the study. Both
primary and secondary data sources were used. Primary data was
obtained from direct interactions with the respondents in the field
through interviews and focus group discussions. Archival sources were
also consulted and Secondary data was obtained from journals, published
and unpublished books, theses, dissertations, conference papers, reports ,
newspapers and internet sources. The findings revealed that the major
drivers of the conflict between the Garre and the Degodia are grazing
land, pastures, water and political- economic exclusions in Mandera
County. Additionally, the findings also revealed that the Garre Murule
pact of 2013 intensified the Garre Degodia conflicts. It was also
revealed that the conflict between the Garre and the Degodia took
international dimension especially when each clan sought the support of
their kinsmen in Ethiopia and Somalia. The findings of the study will be
significant as it will help inform policy interventions in addressing interclan
conflicts generally and specifically those in marginalized areas of
North Eastern region in particular.
Description
A project submitted to the department of peace and security in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of degree of master of arts of Kenyatta University. June, 2017