The Role of Women in Conflict Management Following the 2007/2008 Post Election Violence in Kakamega County, Kenya
| International Journal of Humanities and Social Science |
| © 2015 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal |
| Volume 2 Issue 3 |
| Year of Publication : 2015 |
| Authors : Mukabi Narotso Benardatte and Dr.Moses W.Poipoi |
10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V2I3P103
How to Cite?
Mukabi Narotso Benardatte and Dr.Moses W.Poipoi, "The Role of Women in Conflict Management Following the 2007/2008 Post Election Violence in Kakamega County, Kenya," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 37-43, 2015. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V2I3P103
Abstract:
In most African societies women still occupy inferior positions both in the family and society as there is discrimination against them in terms of participation in decision making. The objective of this study was to examine the role of women in conflict management following the 2007/2008 postelection violence in Kakamega County, with an aim of coming up with intervention strategies to improve women participation in conflict management. Lugari and Mumias West which were intensely affected by the PEV. The conceptual framework of the study was drawn from Liberal Feminism and Conflict theories as well as the United Nations Agenda for Peace. The study adopted descriptive survey and explorative research designs. Questionnaires, interviews, and observation methods were used to collect primary data while secondary data was obtained through analysis of documents and reports from relevant offices, library and internet. The main respondents were 384 household heads, while key informants were 38 head teachers of primary schools, 33 Community Based Organizations (CBO) heads and 9 Assistant Commissioners. Both probability and non-probability sampling techniques were used. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed the major role of women in conflict management through peace talks, counselling, and civic education. Apart from contributing to existing knowledge on the role of women in conflict management, this research would be of benefit to policy makers, security managers, academicians, communities in Kakamega County, and Kenya at large. The study recommended enhancing capacities by dealing with root causes of conflicts, strengthening security personnel and promotion of national cohesion. It also recommended the implementation of Resolution 1325 on gender equity.
Keywords:
2007/2008 post-election violence, conflict, impact, sustainable peace, woman
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