The Role of Church in Conflict Management: a Case Study of Anglican Church of Kenya

Abstract

For a long time Kenya has been considered an island of peace with many refugees from the neighbouring countries seeking refuge there. But with the understanding that conflict is endemic, the conflicts in Kenya have been there almost throughout the Kenyan history. With the dawn of multiparty era, the conflicts in Kenya became manifest conflict, with many deaths and displaced persons during the general elections that followed. The church has seen it as its mandate to be involved in the management of conflict in the country at different levels mainly Track II and track 1 1/2. This project examines the # role that the Anglican Church of Kenya has played in the management of conflict in the country. Two case studies one at Timboroa near Eldoret Town and the other at Mai Mahiu in Logonot Division are explored for this Purpose.