Effectiveness of State-Led Initiatives in Mitigating Ethnic Conflicts in Njoro, Nakuru County, Kenya
| dc.contributor.author | Chepkorir, Lilian | |
| dc.contributor.author | Macharia, Hannah Muthoni | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-09-18T12:19:56Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-09-18T12:19:56Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-08 | |
| dc.description | Article | |
| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of state-led initiatives in mitigating ethnic conflicts for sustainable peace in Njoro, Nakuru County, Kenya. Literature was reviewed on historical context and causes of ethnic conflicts framework and implementation of state-led initiatives and the impact and challenges of peacebuilding efforts. The study utilized a descriptive survey research design to assess the effectiveness of state-led initiatives in mitigating ethnic conflicts in Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya, a region with a history of land-driven inter-ethnic clashes from 1992 to 2020. Employing both quantitative and qualitative methods, data was collected from a sample of 384 household heads and 10 key informants, selected through cluster random and purposive sampling, using face-to-face interviews, questionnaires and phone-based tracking. Findings revealed that state mechanisms like peace committees, community policing and chiefs’ mediation were widely recognized, with 70% of respondents affirming their role in conflict resolution, though challenges like resource constraints and perceived bias limited their impact. Local chiefs, elders, religious leaders and resource management agreements were rated highly effective, while police deployment and courts faced trust issues. The study recommends strengthening peace committees, integrating traditional methods, reforming police and judicial processes and addressing root causes like land disputes to ensure sustainable peace. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Chepkorir, L & Macharia, H. M. (2025). Effectiveness of State-Led Initiatives in Mitigating Ethnic Conflicts in Njoro, Nakuru County, Kenya. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 9(8), 67 - 76. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://kenyasocialscienceforum.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/5pdf-chepkorir-macharia-effectiveness-of-state-led-initiatives-in-njoro-nakuru-county-kenya.pdf | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/31433 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies (JAIS) | |
| dc.title | Effectiveness of State-Led Initiatives in Mitigating Ethnic Conflicts in Njoro, Nakuru County, Kenya | |
| dc.type | Article |