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Contextualizing Conflict Resolution Mechanisms in Flood-Prone Non-ASAL Regions of Kenya: Lessons Beyond the Arid Lands
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Climate Change and Conflict
Abstract
While much of Kenya's peacebuilding focus is on the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), flood-prone non-ASAL regions face distinct conflict challenges often overlooked in national peace strategies. This manuscript explores the socio-environmental drivers of conflict in flood-affected lowlands and lake regions, especially in counties like Kisumu, Homa Bay, Busia, and Tana River. Drawing from recent disaster responses, community-based frameworks, and policy gaps, the study highlights how flooding intensifies land disputes, resource scarcity, displacement, and ethnic tensions. It argues that effective conflict resolution in these regions requires adaptation of peace mechanisms to account for the unique dynamics of water-based disasters, population density, and livelihood pressures.
Keywords
Arid Lands, Conflict, Flood, Climate
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How to cite this paper
@article{1709352,
author = {Festus Kelonye Beru},
title = {Contextualizing Conflict Resolution Mechanisms in Flood-Prone Non-ASAL Regions of Kenya: Lessons Beyond the Arid Lands},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {8},
number = {12},
pages = {1685-1686},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709352.pdf},
abstract = {While much of Kenya's peacebuilding focus is on the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), flood-prone non-ASAL regions face distinct conflict challenges often overlooked in national peace strategies. This manuscript explores the socio-environmental drivers of conflict in flood-affected lowlands and lake regions, especially in counties like Kisumu, Homa Bay, Busia, and Tana River. Drawing from recent disaster responses, community-based frameworks, and policy gaps, the study highlights how flooding intensifies land disputes, resource scarcity, displacement, and ethnic tensions. It argues that effective conflict resolution in these regions requires adaptation of peace mechanisms to account for the unique dynamics of water-based disasters, population density, and livelihood pressures.},
keywords = {Arid Lands, Conflict, Flood, Climate},
month = {June},
}