Marginalization And Insecurity Among Pastoralist Communities In Kenya: A Case Of East Pokot.

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Main Author: Jimmy Otieno Gor
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Language:English
Published: School of Arts and Social Sciences, Daystar University 2024
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Online Access:https://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/4398
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spelling ir-123456789-43982024-05-02T13:30:37Z Marginalization And Insecurity Among Pastoralist Communities In Kenya: A Case Of East Pokot. Jimmy Otieno Gor Pastoralist Insecurity Marginalization Kenya East Pokot Masters Thesis ABSTRACT Despite interventions by the Government and other development agencies, the Pokot community in East Pokot is often caught up in conflict with their neighbours, a factor that reveals a more complex scenario, often in the context of marginalization. This study sought to analyze the relationship between marginalization and insecurity among the Pokot of East Pokot, Baringo County. The study employed an exploratory research design with the Primary data being gathered through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) in five areas in East Pokot villages considered as conflict hotspots, and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with other stakeholders. Data from secondary sources including documents and news media was used to help provide context, and understand marginalization indicators, as well as the social, economic, and political environment in East Pokot. The findings reveal that the Pokot in East Pokot perceive marginalization from various quarters, including the government, media, neighbors, and leaders. Additionally, the study identifies direct and indirect links between this perceived marginalization and the conflict in East Pokot. The most effective interventions included livelihood and environmental support, education initiatives, and peace campaigns, particularly those featuring participatory and targeted engagements and a mindset and behaviour change approach. The study recommends policy interventions that promote distributive justice, equalization, and affirmative action, as well as the establishment of policies and practices that support pastoral livelihood and the pastoral economy. The study also recommends the use of integrated interventions that will help reduce the immediate vulnerabilities while also working on long-term mindset and behaviour change. Daystar University 2024-05-02T13:26:45Z 2024-05-02T13:26:45Z 2023-10 Thesis Gor , J. O,. (2023, Thesis). Marginalization And Insecurity Among Pastoralist Communities In Kenya: A Case Of East Pokot. School of Arts and Social Sciences, Daystar University https://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/4398 en application/pdf School of Arts and Social Sciences, Daystar University
spellingShingle Pastoralist
Insecurity
Marginalization
Kenya
East Pokot
Jimmy Otieno Gor
Marginalization And Insecurity Among Pastoralist Communities In Kenya: A Case Of East Pokot.
title Marginalization And Insecurity Among Pastoralist Communities In Kenya: A Case Of East Pokot.
title_full Marginalization And Insecurity Among Pastoralist Communities In Kenya: A Case Of East Pokot.
title_fullStr Marginalization And Insecurity Among Pastoralist Communities In Kenya: A Case Of East Pokot.
title_full_unstemmed Marginalization And Insecurity Among Pastoralist Communities In Kenya: A Case Of East Pokot.
title_short Marginalization And Insecurity Among Pastoralist Communities In Kenya: A Case Of East Pokot.
title_sort marginalization and insecurity among pastoralist communities in kenya: a case of east pokot.
topic Pastoralist
Insecurity
Marginalization
Kenya
East Pokot
url https://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/4398
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