The Interface between Traditional and Modern Approaches of Conflict Resolutions: An Exploration from the Kuria Community of Kenya and Tanzania
Abstract:
Traditional and modern approaches to conflict management and peacebuilding have attracted the attention of many scholars and researchers in the world. However, there is a hot debate as regards the use of the two approaches in managing and resolving ethnic conflicts in Africa. Some scholars argue that traditional approaches to conflict management and resolutions have great potential for managing conflicts and building peace in Africa. Others view African traditional approaches to conflict management and peacebuilding as being ineffective and limited; that conflicts may only be resolved through the use of modern approaches designed by the states with western influence. Amidst the two perspectives there is a call by some scholars for synergy between traditional and modern approaches. Drawing evidence from the Kuria community which straddles on both sides of the Tanzania – Kenya border, this paper examines the evolution of the two approaches, their collaboration and how they can be effectively integrated to ensure sustainable peace in African communities. The paper relies on secondary, archival and oral sources collected both in Kenya and Tanzania. It argues that traditional and modern approaches should not be used independently of each other. Instead, African states should develop policies which allow the two approaches to have a mutual relationship in the process of building sustainable peace.
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Journal of Living Together, 6 (1), pp. 173-187, 2019, ISSN: 2373-6615 (Print); 2373-6631 (Online).
@Article{Magoti2019
Title = {The Interface between Traditional and Modern Approaches of Conflict Resolutions: An Exploration from the Kuria Community of Kenya and Tanzania}
Author = {Iddy Ramadhani Magoti}
Url = {https://icermediation.org/traditional-and-modern-conflict-resolutions/}
ISSN = {2373-6615 (Print); 2373-6631 (Online)}
Year = {2019}
Date = {2019-12-18}
Journal = {Journal of Living Together}
Volume = {6}
Number = {1}
Pages = {173-187}
Publisher = {International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation}
Address = {Mount Vernon, New York}
Edition = {2019}.