| Title: |
Establishing the Nature and Rate of Resilience (Recovery) Among the Displaced Population in Nakuru County. |
| Authors: |
ISRAEL-OKERE, Eric1 ericisraelokere@gmail.com |
| Source: |
Conflict Studies Quarterly. Jan2024, Issue 46, p39-54. 16p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*INTERNALLY displaced persons, *SOCIAL planning, *POVERTY reduction, SOCIAL development |
| Geographic Terms: |
NAKURU (Kenya), KENYA |
| Abstract: |
Although internal displacement of persons has been witnessed in Kenya over the years, the 2007/08 episode was the most severe. This study was conducted to examine the socio-economic characteristics of the internally displaced population (IDPs) and to assess the nature of the initial resettlement among the displaced population at the Nakuru Pipeline Complex, Nakuru County, Kenya. The study used a survey design and sampled 260 households from the resettlement register. Questionnaires which included the household displacement deprivation scale and key informant guide were used. Indicators that were rated worst (i.e., severely or rarely available or accessible) at the time of the initial settlement in 2008 included loss of self-esteem (82%), loss of income (82%), loss of employment (78%), lack of shelter (81%) and loss of property (71%). By 2018, there were considerable improvements (recovery) that included housing (72.0%), food access (63.0%), water (57.0%), and clothing (54.0%) compared to the initial crisis periods. Given the occurrence of processes that induce disasters and displacement, social development efforts should be directed to the reduction of vulnerabilities, including socio-ecological vulnerabilities. Such measures will ensure that when disasters and displacements occur, it will be possible for the people, and citizens, to recover, adapt to new environments, and continue with their livelihoods. Reduction of severity in magnitude and duration will need to be an integral part of the social development planning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Political Science Complete |
