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Identify political factors which causes conflict in Kenya

Identify political factors which causes conflict in Kenya.

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Moses
1. Corruption - The high rise of corruption has compromised security sectors due to widespread injustice which mostly end up leading to vengeance attacks.

2. Social fragmentation and political ethnicity - Political entrepreneurs use ethnic affiliation to manipulate ethnic grievances as the basis for political mobilization to gain power and control over resources.

3. Land Development Projects - The land ownership inequity has severely caused widespread grievances and conflicts in a serious and non-sensitive manner.

4. Exploitation of Local Politics - E.g The Alshabaabs has violated Kenya as they have used economic and social grievances to deepen political differences and as a result further its own cause.

5. Government's Response - Certain ethnic and religious groups have been scapegoating and have played a role in to the Alshabaabs hands as a result of the politicization of the counter terrorism attacks.

6. The Spread Of Small arms - The proliferation of small arms has brought about more and more opportunities for violence and widespread insecurity.
Moses Ngai answered the question on June 8, 2019 at 17:18

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