Women Participation in Conflict Management and Peace Building in Baragoi Samburu County
Abstract
This study was concerned with investigating women participation in conflict management and
peace building in Baragoi Samburu County. The study was carried out in Baragoi Samburu
County. The study objectives were; To examine the participation of women in peace building
and conflict management in Baragoi Samburu County; To analyze the factors that affect women
participation in peace building and conflict management in Baragoi Samburu County; To
examine the role played by women in peace building and conflict management in Baragoi
Samburu County. This study used an exploratory research design. Sampling of the respondents
was done using snowball sampling technique. Qualitative data was collected using an interview
guide through in-depth interviews with women participants in peace building in Baragoi.
Qualitative data from key informant interviews and in-depth interview was analyzed thematically
through content analysis. From the findings, it was established the women were instrumental in
bringing long-lasting peace based on the extent of involvement in peace building. In addition, the
involvement of all stakeholders was instrumental in peace building or conflict resolution.
Strategies used by women in dealing with peace-building exercise include; discarding cultural
practices hindering women to participate in peace building challenges were; intercommunity
networking and social cohesion. The peace-building exercise was voluntary based and thus the
women were committed to search for long lasting peace in the region. The role that women
played as a peace builder include; through preaching peace and guidance and counseling. The
study recommends that the government should conduct regular training on peace building, and
conflict management to equip women with up to date knowledge and skills. This will make them
effective in peace building, and conflict management.
Citation
Master Of Arts In Gender And Development Studies Of The University Of Nairobi,2013Publisher
University of Nairobi., Institute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies