The Nature and Extent of Human-Wildlife Conflict Effect on Socio- Economic Development and Educational Development in Baringo North Sub County, Kenya
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Date
2022-10-13
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International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
Abstract
Kenya Wildlife Service has invested heavily in
implementation of strategies as a concerted effort by the
government to curb Human Wildlife Conflict in Kenya. Despite
this effort, cases of Human Wildlife Conflicts are still being
reported. Various existing policies seem not to offer solutions to
the prevailing Human Wildlife Conflict. It’s on this foundation
that the study sort to examine the nature and extent of human
wildlife conflicts in Baringo North Sub-County, Kenya. This
study was guided by Stern Theory of Value Belief Norm;
Kenneth’s and Kilmann’s Conflict Styles theory and Dollard’s
Frustration Aggression Displacement theory. A descriptive
survey research design was used. The study population was;
Government field officers, Civil society leaders, KWS official,
Opinion leaders, Teachers, Community based organizations,
Leaders of Farmers Corporations, Village elders and victims of
human wildlife conflicts, totaling to 329 respondents. Both
probability and non-probability sampling techniques were used.
Data was collected using questionnaires, interview schedules,
observation checklist and Focus Group Discussions. Descriptive
analysis using quantitative and qualitative techniques were used
in the study. While quantitative data was presented in form of
frequencies and percentage, in tables, charts and graphs,
qualitative data was presented thematically through narratives
reports and verbatim quotations. Findings indicated that there
was risk of the children meeting wild animals as they cross paths
with wild animals as they go to school or attend their daily
chores, hence they face imminent injuries and death. Most
wildlife attack people during the day as they work in their farms.
Snakes and elephants were the most reported as wild animals
that attack the people. Shared water and food resources were
indicated as the main cause of the HWC. Poverty and
overpopulation were identified as the main drivers of HWC and
that wildlife habitats are disappearing at an alarming rate. The
study recommends that government should resolve HWC by
generating, lasting solutions. Such solutions include fencing off
the reserve to keep off roaming wildlife and those injured
together with the crops destroyed should be adequately
compensated.