The Impact Of Ethnic Violence Among Christian Youth In Kainuk, Turkana County Kenya

The study was undertaken in Kainuk, Kenya and was aimed at evaluating the of ethnic violence among Christian youth. The objectives of this study were to some of the causes of ethnic violence, to evaluate the impact of ethnic violence, the role of the Church in promoting peace, and to examine the role of the in promoting peace among the Christian youth in Kainuk.

The research topic established parameters within which the research focused. The not deal with all Christian youth. Only the views of Christian youth from Kenya were considered. However, the study also obtained supplementary about such youth from key informants. The study utilized a number of data tools such as interviews, questionnaires, focus group discussions, and passive observation. The collected data was analyzed using both quantitative and techniques.

Specifically, the study has provided a valuable evaluation of the impact of ethnic among Christian youth in Kainuk, Turkana County Kenya, and how that impact high rates of poverty, death, and other problems among such. The study found top three causes of ethnic violence among Christian youth in Kainuk were: land poverty, and tribalism.

The study revealed that the church plays a significant role in promoting peace the Christian youth in Kainuk. Therefore, the principle conclusion is that the main the Church in promoting peace were: preaching, prayer, food and education. Churches in Kainuk should take a more active role in reconciliation and peace. This will greatly aid in reducing the negative impact of ethnic violence Christian youth in Kainuk, Turkana County Kenya.