Factors Determining Agro-Pastoralist Conflict Management:

Abstract

This study is about assessing factors determining agro-pastoralist conflict management. The study sought to find out the practice of legal and regulatory factors in determining farmer and pastoralist conflicts management in Kisarawe district, to examine the practice of environmental factors in determining farmer and pastoralist conflicts management in Kisarawe district, and to examine the influence of leadership in determining farmer and pastoralist conflicts management in Kisarawe district. The study was guided by institutional, environmental security, and conflict resolution theories. The study used a cross-sectional design whereas stratified and purposive sampling strategies were used to select respondents. Both primary data and secondary data were used while data collection methods were questionnaires and interviews. Data was used using descriptive, inferential, and content analysis. The study found a critical relationship between legal and regulatory factors and conflict management. The high positive correlation signifies a strong association, underlining that legal and regulatory frameworks significantly influence conflict management strategies. This suggests that enhancing legal and regulatory frameworks can substantially contribute to more effective conflict resolution in the agro-pastoralist context. The strong positive correlation signifies a robust relationship between environmental factors and conflict management. Moreover, the regression analysis, underscores that an increase in environmental factors is strongly associated with a significant increase in conflict management. This implies that prioritizing sustainable environmental practices can lead to improved conflict management and resolution within the agro-pastoralist context. The study indicated a strong positive correlation which demonstrates a significant association between leadership and conflict management. The regression analysis reaffirms that effective leadership positively impacts conflict management. The study concluded that legal and regulatory framework, environmental factors, and leadership influence agro-pastoralist conflict management. The study recommended that establishing a Conflict Resolution Committee involving stakeholders from both communities can significantly contribute to conflict mitigation.