Reducing Political and Ethnic Conflict in Kenya

Reducing Political and Ethnic Conflict in Kenya

Through the USAID-funded Kenya Tuna Uwezo program, Global Communities has been  working with local partners PeaceNet and Kitua Cha Sheria to reduce conflict and promote peace among residents in Nairobi’s informal settlements. While the infomal settlements of Nairobi have a history of crime and gang warfare, the disputed national election of 2007, sparked a firestorm of ethnic and political violence with residents dividing themselves emotionally and physically among tribal and party lines. During the post-election violence and displacement, some residents began occupying homes and withholding rent. Today, residents are witnessing a huge step forward in the reconcilation process as a number of tenants in the slums of Kiambiu, Mathare, Korogocho and Kibera have agreed to return the houses that do not belong to them.
For more information watch Standard Digital News/KTN Kenya’s coverage the housing handover event.