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    Impact of Social Capital on the Resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons in Kenya
    (IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 2017-11-16) Kiboro, Christopher Nkonge; Wairire, Gidraph; Gakuru, Octavian
    This paper examines the impact of social capital on the resettlement of internally displaced persons in Kenya. A survey design was adopted in which both qualitative and quantitative data were collected from households, leaders of community groups, local level government administrators and group members. The sample for the analysis included 400 respondents from two counties: Nakuru county and UasinGishu County. Cross-tabulation analysis indicated social capital had a positive contribution towards the resettlement of the internally displaced persons. The analysis revealed that in the absence of institutional support, IDPs make use of their acquired social capital to resettle. Their social networks serve as the primary forms of insurance that they depend on to smooth out the adverse effects of unforeseen exigencies. It also revealed that norms of reciprocity,values such as being trustworthy, and the belief that other people will reciprocate are essential features of community life. Subsequently, people are able to exhibit attitudes of benevolence and make sacrifices in order to help others in times of need. The analysis has useful policy and practice implications. The findings suggest that resettlement programs should focus on strategies that enhance the development of social capital as an essential element in the resettlement of the displaced populations. In addition, policy makers and social service providers should consider strengthening and building capacities of grassroots associations through training and provision of resources to make such associations more vibrant and sustainable.
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    Influence of Social Capital on Livelihood Outcomes for the Internally Displaced Persons in Kenya
    (European Scientific Journal, 2017-09) Kiboro, Christopher Nkonge
    Social capital is increasingly recognized as important in influencing economic development, establishment of safe neighborhoods and wellfunctioning communities. There is growing evidence that communities with relatively higher stocks of social capital in form of grassroots associations appear to achieve higher levels of growth compared to societies with low stocks of social capital. This study sought to investigate the influence of social Capital on the livelihood outcomes for the internally displaced persons in Kenya. Membership to local level associations was used as a predictor of social capital. The study revealed that majority of the households that were affiliated to local level associations obtained essential services that influenced their livelihoods positively. Overall, the findings reveal that memberships in local associations (social capital) tend to insulate households from risks and other exigencies. The study recommends that government and other stakeholders such as non-governmental organizations should formulate projects and programs that seek to promote wider participation in local level associations particularly by the poor and those whose livelihoods are vulnerable.