FAITH BASED GROUPS ROLE IN CONFLICT SOLUTION IN NAIROBI SLUMS
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Faith Based Groups, Nairobi slums, conflict solutionAbstract
Purpose: The general objective of the study was to determine faith based group’s role in conflict solution in Nairobi slums.
Methodology: The study adopted a desktop descriptive research design.
Results: Based on the findings the study concluded that form and causes of conflicts that faith based groups in Nairobi slums faced; social and economic effect of role faith based group’s role in conflict solution and major challenges encountered by faith based groups had a significant effect on conflict resolution in Nairobi slums. Study recommended that future studies can explore the role of individual roles in conflict solution in Nairobi slums.
Policy Recommendation: This study provides implications for both policy and practice. Based on the study findings the study recommends that the government and FBOS should increase cooperation’s in their quest to foster peace in the society.
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