Impact of Communal Violence on Human Security in Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya

Abstract

This article establishes the extent to which communal violence impacts on human security in Njoro Sub-County of Kenya. Communal violence has impacted negatively on human security in this Sub-County posing threat to the community and their livelihoods. This article highlights the negative effects which have left the communities stratified and in intractable conflicts that have adverse impacts on sustainable development. The views in the journal are derived from the field work carried out in Njoro Sub-County in March-April 2020 as part of PhD thesis. Through a case study, the researcher employed a qualitative approach to engage the narratives of communities experiencing and observing the violent conflicts in the SubCounty. This study was guided by the constructivist philosophical stance that emphasizes on the importance of engaging the subjective narratives of the grassroots communities. The population of the study comprised 16 respondents selected purposively from across the SubCounty. The narratives were captured through an interview schedule, coded and analysed thematically. Therefore this article argues for the involvement of all stakeholders inclusive of those at the grassroots as advanced in John Paul Lederach’s framework of actors, for realization of sustainable development.