Factors Which Made Eastleigh, Nairobi a Haven of Peace in the Midst of the 2007-2008 Post -election Violence in Kenya

Abstract

Violence in Kenya has been a common characteristic of general elections since independence leading to clashes and conflicts in many parts of the country. However, the post-election violence of 2007 to 2008 that rocked the country immediately after the presidential results remains one of the memorable moments in the Kenya's history. This study set out to achieve three research objectives. These were firstly, to find out why there was peace in Eastleigh, Nairobi during the 2007 to 2008 post- election violence in Kenya, secondly to assess the nature of the security apparatus employed by the communities living in Eastleigh and lastly to examine the existing structures for conflict resolution in Eastleigh.