Authors :
Zipporah Kerubo Momanyi Ruth; N. Simiyu; Kizito Muchanga
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 1 - January
Google Scholar :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7628744
Abstract :
Globally, conflicts arising from resource-use
are increasingly becoming common. These generated
inter-ethnic violence that have caused death, strained
relations among communities, led to loss of property,
displacements, slowed economic growth and increased
sex-related crimes. Despite the government, local
communities, and NGOs among other institutions putting
effort to minimize conflicts, they are yet to find a lasting
solution. This paper was geared towards examining the
nature and extent of resource-use practices contribution
to inter-ethnic conflicts in Nakuru County, Kenya. The
study used three theories, Incompatibility of Plural
Society theory, Greed versus Grievance Theory and
Primordalism Theory. The sample size for the study was
246 respondents. The study concludes that resource-use
practices influence inter-ethnic conflicts in Nakuru
County, Kenya. It further recommends that the major
factors for nature and extent of resource-use practices on
inter-ethnic conflicts be addressed by both national and
county government right from the grass root level with
the help of community members
Keywords :
Resources, Conflict, Inter Ethnic, Peace, Violence.
Globally, conflicts arising from resource-use
are increasingly becoming common. These generated
inter-ethnic violence that have caused death, strained
relations among communities, led to loss of property,
displacements, slowed economic growth and increased
sex-related crimes. Despite the government, local
communities, and NGOs among other institutions putting
effort to minimize conflicts, they are yet to find a lasting
solution. This paper was geared towards examining the
nature and extent of resource-use practices contribution
to inter-ethnic conflicts in Nakuru County, Kenya. The
study used three theories, Incompatibility of Plural
Society theory, Greed versus Grievance Theory and
Primordalism Theory. The sample size for the study was
246 respondents. The study concludes that resource-use
practices influence inter-ethnic conflicts in Nakuru
County, Kenya. It further recommends that the major
factors for nature and extent of resource-use practices on
inter-ethnic conflicts be addressed by both national and
county government right from the grass root level with
the help of community members
Keywords :
Resources, Conflict, Inter Ethnic, Peace, Violence.
