ABSTRACT
Conflict in Nakuru has been studied throughout the years. It has attracted the attention of
several international and local scholars. However most studies have focused on general
factors that have contributed to the conflict and few studies have looked at the role of
international agencies in promoting women peace building activities. Consequently, the
study examined the response of international agencies to conflict in Nakuru County.
Specifically, it integrated the role of USAID in promoting peace building activities in
Nakuru County. The objectives of the study were: to examine the factors that motivated
USAID to promote women’s peace building activities in Nakuru County, to analyze the
nature of support provided by USAID towards women peace building activities in Nakuru
County and to assess the impacts of USAID’s work on women peace building activities in
Nakuru County. The study was based on the following research premises: suffering among
women and children due to politically motivated violence led USAID to focus on women
peace building activities in Nakuru County, USAID has supported women’s peace building
efforts in Nakuru County through political education and mobilization and USAID’s
support for women’s peace building activities has enabled more women to get leadership
positions in Nakuru County. The study is based on the social capital theory and African
feminist theory. The target population for the study comprised NGOs involved in peace
building in Nakuru County with support from the USAID, peace volunteers affiliated to
these NGOs, women’s grassroots organizations in the County and current and former
USAID’s staff involved in peace building activities in the County between 1991 and 2013.
Six 6 constituencies of Nakuru County were selected for study. The study used purposive
sampling techniques. A total of 62 persons who included key informants and focus group
discussion participants took part in the study. The study relied on both primary and
secondary sources of data. Questionnaires with both closed and open-ended questions were
used and focus group discussion guides as well as interview schedules. Secondary data was
obtained from journals, books and NGOs documents. The study was carried out in Nakuru
County. The study may contribute to the understanding of the role of international
organizations in peace building. Non Governmental Organizations may also benefit from the study as a reference document.
CHEBORE, J (2021). The Role Of United States Agency For International Development In Promoting Womens’ Peace Building Activities: A Case Of Nakuru County, 1991-2013.. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/the-role-of-united-states-agency-for-international-development-in-promoting-womens-peace-building-activities-a-case-of-nakuru-county-1991-2013
CHEBORE, JEPCHUMBA "The Role Of United States Agency For International Development In Promoting Womens’ Peace Building Activities: A Case Of Nakuru County, 1991-2013." Afribary. Afribary, 26 May. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/the-role-of-united-states-agency-for-international-development-in-promoting-womens-peace-building-activities-a-case-of-nakuru-county-1991-2013. Accessed 05 Oct. 2024.
CHEBORE, JEPCHUMBA . "The Role Of United States Agency For International Development In Promoting Womens’ Peace Building Activities: A Case Of Nakuru County, 1991-2013.". Afribary, Afribary, 26 May. 2021. Web. 05 Oct. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/the-role-of-united-states-agency-for-international-development-in-promoting-womens-peace-building-activities-a-case-of-nakuru-county-1991-2013 >.
CHEBORE, JEPCHUMBA . "The Role Of United States Agency For International Development In Promoting Womens’ Peace Building Activities: A Case Of Nakuru County, 1991-2013." Afribary (2021). Accessed October 05, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/the-role-of-united-states-agency-for-international-development-in-promoting-womens-peace-building-activities-a-case-of-nakuru-county-1991-2013