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Examining How Land Eviction Affects Social Cohesion in an Integrated Community: A Case of Maela Integrated Community, Naivasha, Nakuru County

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  • Kezamutima Steeven

    (A Masters of Arts Degree in Justice Peace and Cohesion of The Catholic University of Eastern Africa)

  • Dr. Wilkister Shanyisa Milimu

    (A Masters of Arts Degree in Justice Peace and Cohesion of The Catholic University of Eastern Africa)

Abstract

The issue of land eviction has been profound, particularly in areas where political violence has been prevalent in Kenya. The aftermath of the 2007-2008 election violence resulted in loss of lives and property, internally displaced persons (IDPs) among others. The impact was greatly experienced in Nakuru County which reported an influx of IDPs with the Maela integrated community hosting IDPs who were kicked out of their land in mountains of Enosubukia. This has a greater impact on social cohesion of a given community. The study sought to investigate the effect of land eviction and social cohesion in an integrated community: a case of Maela integrated community, Nakuru county, Kenya. Specific objectives included; to examine the implications of land eviction in the Maela Integrated Community of Nakuru County, to analyze the level of community integration in the Maela Integrated Community, to evaluate how cultural integration influence social cohesion in Maela Integrated Community, and to assess the effectiveness of government policy in relation to solving the issue of land eviction in Maela Integrated Community Nakuru County. The study was anchored by Social Capital theory, conflict theory and identity theory. The study adopted a mixed methods approach with a focus on descriptive research design. It targeted 500 people sampling out 50 participants using a margin error of plus/minus 10. Quantitative data was collected using questionnaires while qualitative data was collected using interview guides. Quantitative data was analyzed with the help of SPSS version 26 while thematic content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. It was guided by the overall principle of “DO NO HARM†to participants.

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  • Kezamutima Steeven & Dr. Wilkister Shanyisa Milimu, 2024. "Examining How Land Eviction Affects Social Cohesion in an Integrated Community: A Case of Maela Integrated Community, Naivasha, Nakuru County," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 11(12), pages 1008-1018, December.
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