When Scarce Resources Become Battlegrounds: Understanding Conflict Drivers in Northern Kenya
By Samale Foundation
Northern Kenya’s vast drylands, though stunningly beautiful, conceal an escalating struggle for survival. With every drought, water points shrink and grazing lands wither, setting communities on a collision course. When scarcity rules, every drop, every patch of green, becomes contested territory.
Samale Foundation’s integrated peace approach emphasizes community peace forums, Alternative Justice Systems (AJS), and youth peace ambassador training. By empowering local leadership and linking early warning systems to county structures, communities can anticipate and diffuse conflict before it escalates.
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