| dc.description.abstract | This study is an analysis of the impact of armed conflicts operations and offers a discussion of how these challenges may pose obstacles on economic development but also opportunities for security reform in Kenya. Armed conflicts have hampered development and reversed any development achieved since independence. The study was carried out in Mt Elgon County in Western Province. The objectives of the study were: to establish if the destruction of property and environment is an effect of conflicts in Kenya. To ascertain the extent of the destruction of human resources (man power) as a result of conflicts in Kenya. To examine food shortage as an effect of conflicts in Kenya. To establish if land grabbing mania is an effect of conflicts in Kenya. To ascertain the extent of disruption of commercial and transport sectors as a result of conflict in Kenya.
The purpose of this study was to generate pertinent information on the implications of ethnic conflicts on economic development as well as strategies for mitigation. The information contained in this paper, together with other papers, should enable the government, policy makers, donor agencies, churches, non-governmental organizations, local and international civic institutions, traditional community institutions, and other interested parties to identify:- structural, legal, social, political, economic, cultural, religious and other impediments to national and regional stability as well as sustainable development. The findings of the research were qualitatively and qualitatively analyzed evolving numerous findings.
The study established that there was unequal distribution of land; a lot of property, lives, and infrastructure were destroyed. Also established was the loss of manpower, mass transfer of workers to peaceful areas, disruption of economic activities among other findings. Among the recommendations was the need to address the inequitable distribution of land, create employment opportunities for the youth, dismantle illegal armed organized groups, sensitize local people not be taken advantage by politicians among other recommendations. | en_US |
