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ETHNIC CONFLICT AND POLITICS: A case of Kenya, South Sudan and Rwanda
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This research is entitle Ethnic Conflict and Politics: A case of Kenya, South Sudan and Rwanda. The purpose of the study it basically explore the relationship between politics and ethnic conflict looking at the case of Kenya, South Sudan and Rwanda. Ethnicity is a phenomenon that socially describes the condition of people belonging to an ethnic group, the ethnic identity leads to a member feeling they are members of an ethnic community (Solomon, Hussein, Matthews & Sally, 2001).
Statement of the problem The intra-ethnic and inter-ethnic relationships it’s mainly filled by interests that are of incompatible interest; access to economic, political space and …show more content…

The study seeks to answer the questions: What role does ethnicity play? Is there a link between ethnic conflict and political violence in Kenya, South Sudan and Rwanda: In this study, the dependent variable is the election-related political violence, Rwanda genocide and the current war in South Sudan. The independent variable is the nature of political mobilization.
Objectives of the study The broad objective of the study is to explore the relationship between ethnic conflict and politics in Kenya, South Sudan and Rwanda. The study therefore aims to:
i. To examine the role of politics in ethnic conflict in Kenya, Southern Sudan and Rwanda ii. To examine the ethnic-related political violence in Kenya iii. To contribute to the existing literature related to ethnic-related political violence
Questions and/or Hypotheses This study is guided by one broad hypothesis based on the theoretical framework.
1. The recurrent political violence in Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan has resulted from the ethnic-based mobilization .
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Theoretical Framework There are several theories in the field of ethnicity and they include: Instrumentalism, Primordialism and Constructivism. The study will mainly look at instrumental theory for this research. It is important to have a better understanding of the schools in order to compare their school of thought. The primordial theory mainly asserts that ethnicity is an assigned status and an inheritance from one’s ancestors. Ethnicity is static and its root is derived from common ancestry. The theory states that because of the common bonds it rises and sustains ethnicity. The Constructuvist theory argues ethnicity is of flexible category, society seeks in organizing itself around the light of challenges faced structurally. The instrumental theory highlight that ethnicity is used as a tool for political gain. It has a more explanation which is critical and it is required during the political

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