Intra-Ethnic Land Conflict. An Example of the Ameru Indigenous Peace Building Approaches

Term Paper , 2017 , 14 Pages

Sociology - Individual, Groups, Society

The purpose of this study is to assess the Ameru indigenous peace building approaches used in mitigation of intra-ethnic land conflict.

The study is built on the psycho-cultural conflict theory that incorporates both individuals and identity groups of individuals as the units of analysis, aimed at creating sustainable and long lasting peace in the midst of intra-ethnic land conflict among the Ameru people. The study adopts a cross section design approach and systematic random sampling method used to select a sample of 251 congregate leaders. Synod Bishops as well as leaders of the Njuri Ncheke council of elders were interviewed. Both qualitative and quantitative data was collected using questionnaires and interview schedules.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1.0 INTRODUCTION
  • 1.1 Background of the Study
  • 1.3 Purpose of the Study
  • 1.4 Research Questions
• 2.0 LLITERATURE REVIEW
  • 2.1 Empirical Review
    • 2.1.1 Indigenous Insitiutution (Njuri Ncheke) Council of Elders Peace Building Approaches on Intra-Ethnic Land Conflicts in Meru
  • 2.2 Theoretical Framework
    • 2.2.1 Psycho-cultural Conflict Theory
• 3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• 4.0 FINDINGS, DATA ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
  • 4.1 General Information
    • 4.1.1 Response Rate
    • 4.1.2 Distribution of the Respondents by Gender
    • 4.1.3 Distribution of the Respondents by Age Brackets
  • 4.2 Ameru Indeginous Peace Building Approaches
  • 4.3 Summary
• 5.0 Conclusion and Recommendations
  • 5.1 Conclusion
  • 5.2 Recommendations
• REFERENCES

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to analyze the indigenous peacebuilding approaches employed by the Ameru community in Kenya to mitigate intra-ethnic land conflict. The research focuses on the Njuri Ncheke council of elders, a traditional institution, and its role in resolving disputes related to land ownership and boundaries.

• The impact of land conflict on the Ameru community
• The role of indigenous institutions in resolving land disputes
• The effectiveness of traditional peacebuilding approaches
• The influence of psycho-cultural factors on land conflict
• The potential for integrating indigenous and modern approaches to conflict resolution

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The study begins by outlining the background of ethnic land conflict in Kenya and specifically addresses the intra-ethnic land conflicts within the Ameru community. It highlights the historical context and the underlying causes of these conflicts, including the significance of land ownership and identity within the Ameru culture.

The literature review delves into the concept of indigenous institutions and their role in peacebuilding. It examines the Njuri Ncheke council of elders, a traditional institution among the Ameru people, and its methods for resolving disputes, particularly those related to land. The study further introduces the psycho-cultural conflict theory as a theoretical framework for understanding the dynamics of land conflict within the Ameru community.

The methodology section describes the research design and data collection methods used in the study. It highlights the use of both qualitative and quantitative data, including questionnaires and interviews with congregate leaders, synod bishops, and members of the Njuri Ncheke council of elders.

The findings and analysis section presents the results of the study. It explores the prevalence of intra-ethnic land conflicts in the Meru region, examining the contributing factors such as political incitement, land grabbing, border disputes, and corruption. The chapter also examines the indigenous peacebuilding approaches employed by the Njuri Ncheke council of elders, focusing on methods like negotiation and dialogue.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of the text include peacebuilding approaches, indigenous institutions, intra-ethnic land conflict, Ameru people, Njuri Ncheke, psycho-cultural conflict theory, and conflict resolution.

• Author: Mwita James (Author)
• Publication Year: 2017
• Pages: 14
• Catalog Number: V378105
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668564350
• ISBN (Book): 9783668564367
• Language: English
• Tags: peace building approaches, indigenous, intra-ethic, land conflict, ameru people