http://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/221 2026-04-09T17:36:44Z http://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2312 The Role of Non-State Actors in Enhancing Peacebuilding Among Women in Mount Elgon Region, Kenya Mung’ou, Cherotich 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z http://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2311 Kenya Red Cross Society: Opportunities and Capacity Building in Use of ICT in Disaster Management Mung’ou, Cherotich The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has been at the forefront in disaster management in Kenya. In the recent past, the society has diversified and invested in the use of modern information communication technologies in addressing disasters. This paper therefore sought to explore the opportunities and capacity building in ICT by Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) for disaster management. Key informant interviews, structured interviews and secondary data analysis (content analysis) were the sources of information used. The results indicated that KRCS has received support from the Kenya Data Network, and networked its three regional offices out of eight regions. Plans were also underway to complete the networking of other regional offices to enhance the use ICT in disaster management and general administration. The Kenya Red Cross Society had established the EOC in Nairobi, and build capacity in three regions to use ICT for disaster management. The study recommends that a further research be carried out on the Capacity of local institutions in use of ICT in disaster management. 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z http://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2310 The Role of State, Non-State Actors and Information Communication Technologies in Peace-Building in Mt. Elgon Region, Kenya Osodo, Joseph; Kibirige, Israel; Mung’ou, Cherotich Intra-state conflicts in the African continent pose a threat to stability and security of the region. The conflict pitting Soy and Ndorobo clans in Mt. Elgon erupted when members of the Soy clan rejected an attempt by the government of Kenya (GoK) to resettle the landless members of the Ndorobo in Chebyuk settlement scheme. The conflict had great socio-economic impacts like loss of lives, massive destruction of property, population displacement and feelings of hatred and animosity amongst the residents. While there is a plethora of literature on causes and effects of intra-ethnic conflicts in Kenya, there is a dearth on peace-building endeavours and the potential of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in conflict resolutions. This study was designed to assess the potential role of state, non-state actors and ICTs in peace-building. The study was based on the conflict transformation theory and diffusion of innovations theory. This qualitative study used in-depth interviews using local inhabitants, state and non-state actors purposively sampled. Data were analysed based on the interpretive approach. The results show that ICTs such as mobile telephones, the Internet and radio-phones had a great potential in peace-building but were seldom (20%) employed. The paper contributes to the on-going dialogue on peace building efforts in Mt. Elgon and other regions experiencing similar conflicts and recommends more use of ICTs in peace-building efforts than was the case in this study 2014-03-01T00:00:00Z http://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1791 Factors That Determine the Nature of Relationship between Mothers and Their Daughters In - Law: A Content Analysis of the ‘Mother In - Law’ Tv Drama Series Orawo, Akech Doreen; Kutotto, Patrick Lumumba; Kafu, Joyce The relationship between mothers and their daughters inlaw remains of a strained nature despite the negative impacts it has on communication routines of families. While existing studies focus more on the dyadic relationships, there is a need to determine why this relationship has to be strained. This study therefore examined factors that determine the nature of the relationship between a mother and her daughter’s in-law as portrayed in family drama. Critical content analysis was used to analyze eight episodes of the ‘Mother-in-Law’ TV drama series aired on citizen TV. The episodes were sampled purposively basing on their composition of mother and daughter in-law scenes. Two coders conducted partial transcription of the episodes by playing back, recording and writing the content of the episodes. The summarized transcripts were then analyzed for content. Scott’s pi inter coder reliability value of 0.82 revealed that there was high agreement among the two coders on transcription. Content analysis revealed that independence, family identity, supportive communication, sense of belonging, accommodation, and cultural orientation are critical factors in the relationship between a mother and her daughters- in-law. Provision of an environment that can support these factors could therefore go a long way to improving the strained relations and hence communication routines of families. 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z http://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1787 CHALLENGES FACED IN USING SPORT AS A MEDIUM OF COMMUNICATION TO CHANGE COMMUNITIES’ PERCEPTION TOWARDS INTER-COMMUNITY CONFLICT Mutheu Paul, Virginia; Ong’ondo, Charles Ochieng This paper is extracted from a PhD research thesis “Sport as a medium of Inter-community communication in peace building. A study of one Peace Foundation in Kenya”. In development communication, sport as Edutainment has been used in tackling social issues such as health, conflict resolution and peace building. This falls within the emerging discipline of sports for development and peace building. In Kenya armed conflict between the Pokot, Turkana and their neighbors has existed over the years and sport-marathon is one intervention strategy used to resolve the armed conflict. Cattle‟s rustling has been a cultural practice for the Turkana and the Pokot for generations and was seen as a way of life. This practice has contributed to protracted conflict between the two communities in Northern Kenya that has claimed lives in thousands and brought about untold suffering to the region over the years. This paper assesses the challenges faced in using sport as a medium of communication in peace building between the two communities of Northern Kenya. The study adopted a social constructivist-interpretive philosophical worldview and a qualitative-case study design. The target population comprised government representatives, communities‟ elders (both men and women), marathon participants, youth leaders, reformed warriors and the organization staff and marathon organizers. A sample size of 56 participants was selected. Purposive, quota and snow ball sampling techniques were employed. Data generation techniques employed were: in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, observation and document analysis. The collected data was analyzed thematically. From the study findings, it emerged that during the implementation of the sports- marathon initiative as a medium of communication in peace building among the two warring communities, several challenges were identified as, communication related challenges, political, cultural and social- economic challenges and security challenges. The study recommends that there is need for engagement of professionals in communication based initiatives in the communities. In regard to political challenges, with the introduction of county governments through the new constitution, there is need to focus on policy advocacy to deal with the structural inequalities that exacerbate the conflict. Finally cultural context and environmental factors should be factored in for the benefit of both communities while implementing sport based initiatives. The major contribution of the study is that sport-based peace initiatives contribute to inter-communication in peace building, challenges notwithstanding. However, being proactive in identification of the nature of challenges expected to factor in ways of mitigating them will go a long way in increasing the effectiveness of such initiatives in peace building. 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z http://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1786 Sport as a Medium for Inter-community Participatory Communication in Peace Building: A Literature Review Mutheu Paul, Virginia; Charles Ochieng’ Ong’ondo, Charles Ochieng’ Ong’ondo This paper reviews literature on sport as a medium for intercommunity participatory communication, especially in the context of peace building. It begins by first defining participatory communication; then, it situates participatory within the field of Communication Studies and the discipline of Development Communication. It then zeroes into the review of literature on sport as a medium for inter – community participatory communication in peace building. Also reviewed is literature on previous research on participatory communication in the context of peace building. The review concludes with identification of potential gaps in the literature that could be considered for future research on the subject 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z http://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1329 The Power of Language as a Tool for Persuasion: A Content Analysis of Mother-In-Law Citizen TV Programme, Kenya Orawo, Akech D.; Kutotto, Lumumba P. Persuasion remains integral to social interaction. Interactions involved in politics, mass communications, and interpersonal relations provide forums through which individuals seek to influence behavior and thoughts of others. Performance art has been documented as a vital cog in practices such as critical reflection, collaboration, creativity and communication. In Kenya, mass media through theatre arts has taken the forefront in striving to influence behavior. One such programme which has captured imagination is the Mother-in-law programme aired on Citizen TV. This study therefore seeks to exploit the language used in the programme to establish the role of theatre arts in persuasion. The programme revisits the often sensitive and tumultuous relationship between daughters-in-law and mothers-in-law. The current paper analyzes the content of eight randomly selected episodes of the programme, to explore the power that language possesses as a tool for persuasion. Results from the analyzed episodes confirm that through the language portrayed in the programme, characters exhibit persuasion through credibility (Ethos), appeal to emotions (Pathos), and appeal to logic (Logos). The familial triad that involves sons their mothers and their spouses can therefore be boosted by persuasive strategies embraced by the nuclear family. Future studies can however explore other approaches that can be complementary in the improvement of this familial triad. 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z