Youth Vulnerability to Political Violence in Kenya: The Case of Mathare Youth Militiazation in Electoral Process in Nairobi, (2013-2017)

Wahome, Elijah Kagiri (2021) Youth Vulnerability to Political Violence in Kenya: The Case of Mathare Youth Militiazation in Electoral Process in Nairobi, (2013-2017). Masters thesis, Hekima Univeriversity College.

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Abstract

The study sought to analyze Youth Vulnerability to Political Violence in Kenya: The Case of Mathare Youth Militiazation in Electoral Process in Nairobi 2013-2017. The research took place across the six wards in Mathare Constituency; Kiamaiko Ward, Mabatini Ward, Mlango Kubwa Ward, Ngei Ward, Hospital Ward and Huruma Ward. The research population was credible since the Constituency experienced political violence during the 2013-2017 electioneering period. Political violence is largely fomented by youth militia groups, who are mobilized from the vulnerable youth cohort. The study adopted descriptive research design. Purposeful sampling and random sampling methods were used in data collection. A sample of 111 respondents were drawn from; youth, civil servants, community based organizations (CBO’s), community leaders, political leaders and the constituents at large. The study adopted a mixed method approach. Quantitative data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software, while Qualitative data was analyzed from the emerging major themes. This method informed objectivity in research findings, conclusions and recommendations. The research findings revealed that, vulnerable youth remain as agents of political violence, at the behest of political leaders at the grassroots. Subsequently, Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (ADR) remain largely unutilized in conflict prevention, during the electioneering period. The study recommends that; there is an urgent need to spur equitable wealth creation, so as to emancipate the many unemployed youth from destitution. Further, a multisector approach is required to curb the existence of youth militia groups.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	J Political Science > JA Political science (General) J Political Science > JZ International relations
Divisions:	Africana
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email ict.admin@jhia.ac.ke
Date Deposited:	15 Nov 2022 09:15
Last Modified:	15 Nov 2022 09:19
URI:	http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/9780

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