Abstract:
Peace and security concerns are associated with drought prone arid and semi-arid areas (ASALs) of West Pokot and Turkana counties (Kenya). Areas such as these can be considered as “fragile and conflict-prone and affected regions.” Pastoralism is practiced by the dominant communities, which are often food insecure with high levels of vulnerability. The study looks at microfinance and whether and how financial services factor into security concerns, by taking a closer look at community savings in Kenya’s ASAL counties of West Pokot and Turkana. At present, there is limited understanding and appreciation of community saving schemes as a tool for enhancing conflict transformation.
