The contribution of world vision to food security in Baringo District – Kenya
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2010-09
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Kampala International University,College of Humanities and Social Science
Abstract
In Baringo District, food insecurity significantly contributes to the never ending conflicts
among the communities. The research carried out a study on the contribution of World Vision to
food security in Baringo District. The objective of the study was to find out the causes of
perennial food insecurity despite efforts employed by World Vision and other stakeholders in
Baringo. The technologies promoted by World Vision in Baringo in addressing food insecurity
were also identified. The challenges faced by World Vision in promoting food security in
Baringo District were examined.
The review of literature indicated that although there are many scholars who have written
about food insecurity and how it contributes to conflicts. The contribution of food security
projects to conflict resolution had riot been documented.
Case study method of descriptive design was used, where both quantitative and
qualitative data was collected. The study was carried out on the accessible population of the
target population. The sample was selected randomly from the survey population. Questionnaires
were administered to 630 respondents. Focus group discussions were held with community
members and further interviews carried out on 20 stakeholders in the district undertaking food
security initiatives. Data was analyzed by aid of Statistical Packages for Social Scientists (SPSS)
computer software. The results were presented in form of tables or bar graphs.
The research revealed that poor rains, drought, cattle rustling combined with high food
prices, unstable market supplies, environmental degradation and chronic poverty have deepened
food insecurity in Baringo district. Livestock diseases heightened livestock mortalities and led to
market closures, subsequently, impacts of drought were accentuated. Conflicts and insecurity
arising from severe livestock raiding disrupted the pastoral livelihood; the raids resulted in loss
of human life and livestock; closure of markets; massive displacements and creation of ‘no-go’
zones that are inaccessible to pastoralists for inhabitation, grazing or market exchanges. In some
of the conflict epicenters a livelihood and humanitarian emergency has occurred.
From the findings the researcher recommended concerted effort in pooling of resources
by the stakeholders in the district to address food insecurity. Promotion of rain water harvesting
technologies would have a longer lasting effect in crop and livestock production, the backbone of
food security in the district, Advocacy on peaceful coexistence is vital. General insecurity in
Baringo district is largely contributed by food insecurity.
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A Thesis Presented to the School of Postgraduate Studies and Research Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Masters of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Peace Building.
Keywords
World vision, Food security, Kenya