Ceasefire Effort by Stakeholders in Mitigating Pastoralist Conflict between the Samburu And Turkana of Baragoi Northern Kenya
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Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to assess the mitigation measures of conflict in Baragoi since the pre-colonial period taking various paradigmatic shifts in intervention ranging from the traditional which involved the council of Elders to a contemporary initiative by the government and non-governmental organization. Despite varied modus operands of conflict resolution, it should be noted that the milieu of a peaceful existence has been a cul-de-sac. It has become very elusive to circumnavigate the conflict experienced in conflict due to the salience tenets of the conflict. This study sought to analyze the ceasefire efforts put in place by the government.
Methodology: This study utilized protracted social conflict which focuses on the state's responsibility in ensuring that all community groups under its authority can satisfy their fundamental human requirements, including security and peace.The study utilizes historical research which formed the basis of tracing and identifying actors who have contributed to the intervention and mitigation of pastoralist conflict between the Samburu and Turkana of Baragoi Northern Kenya.
Findings: The study findings indicated that the government has been involved in disarmament, setting up camps, operations, and sensitization of the conflicting communities, Non-governmental organizations immensely contributed by establishment of boreholes, grassroots initiatives were noted especially the community itself, the council of elders and women.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The findings will be pertinent in strategizing approaches of intervention measures and mitigation especially this is in terms of strengthening the powers of council of elders. The government will be enlightened on importance of historical tracing for the purpose of intervention of conflict.
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