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Examination of Obstacles towards Managing of Inter-Clan Conflicts within the Somali Community of Wajir North Sub-County, Kenya

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  • Robert Aengwony

    (Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O BOX, 190-50100 Kakamega, KENYA)

  • Lilian Machariah

    (Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O BOX, 190-50100 Kakamega, KENYA)

  • Samson Busalire

    (Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O BOX, 190-50100 Kakamega, KENYA)

Abstract

Members of the Degodia and Ajuran clans have been conflicting in Wajir North Sub-County since the pre-colonial era. Several actors have not successful managed to resolve the conflicts despite the available strategies and interventions. This is an indication that these strategies have not been successful, and that was the prime interest of this study. The objective of the study was to examine the obstacles of managing inter-clan conflicts within the Somali Community of Wajir North Sub-County. The study employed The Human Needs Theory and Social Conflict Theory. The study sampled 492 respondents who included 400 household heads, 25 assistant chiefs, 16 police officers, 20 business entities, 4 NGOs, 15 Village Elders and 12 youth leaders in peace committees. Questionnaires, Focus Group Discussion, observation checklists and interviews were used in data collection. The study found out that youth employment (72%) and solving historical injustices (68%) would increase harmony among the communities and would help in propagating peace between them. The study recommends that poverty alleviation and creation of job opportunities for the youths in the region should be prioritized by the national and county governments.

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  • Robert Aengwony & Lilian Machariah & Samson Busalire, 2020. "Examination of Obstacles towards Managing of Inter-Clan Conflicts within the Somali Community of Wajir North Sub-County, Kenya," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 4(8), pages 393-407, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:4:y:2020:i:8:p:393-407
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