LAND TENURE SYSTEM AND PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE AMONG THE RESIDENTS OF KIBRA CONSTITUENCY, NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

Abstract

This study focused on the land tenure system and peaceful coexistence among the residents of Kibra constituency, Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study sought to investigate the influence of land tenure system on peaceful coexistence among the residents of Kibra constituency, Nairobi City County, Kenya. The specific objectives for the study were the following:-To determine the influence of land access on peaceful coexistence among the residents of Kibra Sub-County; To establish effect of land ownership on peaceful coexistence among the residents of Kibra Sub-County residents; To find out effects of land use and control on peaceful coexistence among the residents of Kibra-Sub-County and to determine effects of land transfer on peaceful coexistence among the residents of Kibra Sub – County. This study adopted the Demsertz theory of evolution of private property. Literature review was done thematically. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. 100 questionnaires were disseminated with a return rate of 80% which is the recommended return rate. 8 key informants were interviewed for the study. Quantitative data was analyzed using statistical techniques with the help of SPSS version 23.0 (IBM Product). Qualitative data was coded and presented in verbatim form. Using the likert scale, this study sought to rate the view of respondents in relation to land access after the 2007/2008 PEV. The general statement was “Some people can't access their land after the 2007/2008 PEV” 1.3% disagree, 2.5% neither agree nor disagree, 35.0% agree and 61.3% strongly agree. As earlier confirmed from one respondent, there is evidence that land ownership in Kibra Sub County has contributed to the unrest among the residents. With the majority strongly confirming the place of PEV and land grabbing, this shows that those whose land was grabbed are not happy at with the government and fellow residents who took their land. The researcher sought to know the kind of relationship existing among residents of Kibra in relation to land and peaceful coexistence. From a likert scale rating (There is Hostility among residents from different ethnic backgrounds living in Kibra Sub County), 35 % strongly agreed, 18.8 % agreed, 3.8 neither agreed nor disagreed, 16.3% disagreed, 12.5% strongly disagreed and 13.8 % don’t know. It was concluded that the researched achieved the objectives of the study. This study therefore had the following recommendations:- On the Influence of land access on peaceful coexistence among the residents It was recommended that, the government should intervene in land access procedures and make sure that every land owner has the right to access and use their land Kibra Sub County. On the effect of land ownership on peaceful coexistence among the residents. The Kibra Sub County residents need to know that, everyone a right to own and use land anywhere in the country so long as they don’t abuse their rights in the process. On Land use and control on peaceful coexistence among the residents. It is recommended that, Kibra residents need to give the government an opportunity to upgrade the slum for better habitation. The government of Kenya needs to involve the residents on the whole process of upgrading the slum. On Effects of land transfer on peaceful coexistence among the residents. The government needs to play a key role in ensuring non-interference with the processes of land transfer and ownership in Kibra Sub County.