Magara, Ibrahim Sakawa (2014) Transitional Justice and Reconciliation in Kenya a Study of Citizens’ Perceptions on Truth-Telling in Mt. Elgon. Masters thesis, Hekima College Institute of Peace Studies and International Relations.
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Abstract
The primary objective of this thesis was to investigate the perceptions of the residents of Mt. Elgon on the truth-telling process led by the TJRC (Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission). The study investigated the conceptual and practical foundations of revelations after massive human rights violations and truth-telling asan approach to post-conflict reconciliation process. This research was guided by the phenomenological research design and as such it draws findings in a descriptive qualitative way from the lived experiences of the people of Mt. Elgon on the TJRC’s truth-telling process. Purposive and snowballing sampling techniques were employed. The target population was victims of past injustices and human rights violations, leaders from Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), professionals, members of the grassroots Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Mt. Elgon, community-based social service providers, Religious Based Organizations (FBOs), religious and government leaders and those who worked with the TJRC in Mt. Elgon. The findings of this study highlight the importance of truth-telling and reconciliation processes in Mt. Elgon and Kenya at large at a time when the country awaits the implementation of the TJRC Report (2013).This study has revealed that while truth-telling is imperative, it must be comprehensive and conclusively conducted in a manner that is popularly acceptable in order to be effective. Furthermore, truth-telling in itself remains insufficient in the search for reconciliation. This thesis therefore recommends that other transitional justice mechanisms especially reparations and rehabilitation should be implemented to complement truth-telling in order to foster healing and reconciliation in Mt. Elgon.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform |
| Divisions: | Africana |
| Depositing User: | JHI Africa |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Nov 2014 13:31 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Mar 2018 08:54 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/138 |
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