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Al-Shabaab’s Financial Fortitude: The Link between Funding Strategies and Organizational Resiliency
(Open Journal of Political Science, 2025-04-24) Odhiambo,Elijah Onyango Standslause; et.al
Al-Shabaab poses a serious threat to regional stability and security. Its financial
resilience is notable, as the group has maintained its operational capabilities
despite increased global counter-terrorism efforts. The ongoing political instability in Somalia, combined with weak governance structures, has created an
environment that allows the group to survive and adapt. Theoretical frameworks such as the Reach Theory, the Terror-Crime Nexus Model, and the Market Model provide important insights into Al-Shabaab’s strategies. A critical
factor in Al-Shabaab’s effectiveness is its ability to diversify funding sources.
The results of this research indicate that the organization’s territorial control
is the major source of its funding. A comprehensive understanding of Al-Shabaab’s financial mechanisms is vital for informing policy decisions aimed at
disrupting its funding networks.
Influence Of Refugees’ Socio-Economic Security On The Livelihoods Of Host Community In Kakuma, Turkana West Sub-County, Turkana County, Kenya
(Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies (JAIS), 2025-05-30) Odhiambo, Elijah Onyango Standslause; et.al
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of refugees’ socio-economic
security, specifically access to healthcare services and housing conditions, on the livelihoods
of the host community in Kakuma, Turkana West Sub-County, Kenya. The contention of the
article is that amid increasing refugee inflows, host communities face mounting pressure on
limited public services and natural resources, yet the localized impacts remain underexplored.
Anchored in the Refugee Aid and Development Theory and Social Exchange Theory, the
research sought to evaluate how refugee access to healthcare and housing infrastructure
affects service delivery, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic well-being among
host residents. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional research design and employed
a mixed-methods approach. A representative sample of 418 households from the host
community was selected through stratified random sampling. Data collection combined
structured questionnaires and key informant interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed
using SPSS for descriptive statistics, while qualitative insights were examined through
thematic analysis. Ethical standards were strictly observed throughout the process. Findings
reveal that shared healthcare facilities are congested, with 84% of respondents reporting
overcrowding, 80% citing overstretched staff, and 73% highlighting frequent drug shortages.
Refugee housing expansion was also found to affect land use and environmental stability,
with 73% of respondents noting reduced access to traditional grazing land, and 76% linking
refugee shelters to deforestation. The study concludes that although refugee integration brings
infrastructure improvements, it simultaneously intensifies competition for scarce resources
and creates tensions when host needs are inadequately addressed. It recommends inclusive
planning, equitable resource allocation, improved healthcare staffing, and sustainable land
use policies to enhance coexistence. The findings aim to inform policy and humanitarian
strategies for fostering balanced, community-integrated refugee interventions.
THE 4TH BOMET UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND 2ND OPEN DAY & INNOVATION COMPETITION
(2025-03-14) Bomet University College
THE 3RD BOMET UNIVERSITY COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND 1ST OPEN DAY AND INNOVATION COMPETITION
(2024-03-28) Bomet University College
Women’s Political Participation Opportunities in the Nakuru and Narok Counties of Kenya
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2024-02-28) Odhiambo,; et.al
This paper focused on the political opportunity to empower women in Nakuru and Narok counties of Kenya by conducting
comparative evaluative research. Feminist Theory informed this study, which focuses on gender disparities and how political,
economic, and social factors dictate women's roles and engagements. This research aimed to assess the KB clown sketches and
their impact on women's political chances. A purposive sampling procedure was adopted in which 335 participants with critical
informants, ordinary citizens, and young women interested in leadership positions were sampled. Quantitative and qualitative
research was used, and questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions were used to collect data among women to
understand the current political situation. Data analysis was done in two ways, which include descriptive and thematic analysis.
The quantitative data from the administered questionnaires were analyzed descriptively to produce frequencies and percentages
for the findings on women’s political participation opportunities. The information collected from interviews and focus group
discussions was analyzed through thematic analysis to develop trends and findings on socio-cultural perspective, policy
understanding, and institutional support for women in politics. Research outcomes revealed that despite the improvement in
electoral democracy and female representation in the political process, barriers including but not limited to inadequate resource
mobilization, conflict of cultures and practices, and unequal/ irregular championing of gender mainstreaming policies and
frameworks still inhibit inclusion. These policies were deemed critical because they informed women as to how they could extend
effective democracy in political systems while also ensuring that people in a community understood the gains that could be
derived from having women's leadership. Research concluded that this can be achieved through efforts to strengthen mentorship
programs, increase public appreciation for the importance of women's participation in leadership and governance, and improve
the application of supportive policies and laws. Some recommendations focus on political capacity-building and gender
sensitization training to empower women for political positions and call on the political parties to encourage gender parity on
their list of candidates. Using media and technology in leadership and management to promote role-modeling to women leaders is
also essential in establishing relationships and collaboration with other regional and global organizations on lobbying for
women's political rights. Research into these matters should be conducted with backup data for a substantive approach to the
progress of Nakuru, Narok, and other counties. Individually, these measures present a trajectory toward improving the
environment of women's political participation in Kenya.