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Understanding Political Violence and Its Impact
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Today, we're examining the severe impact of political violence in Kenya, particularly during the 2007 elections. Violence displaced thousands. Can anyone tell me what circumstances typically lead to these kinds of violent displacements?
It often happens due to conflicts between different ethnic groups, especially when political leaders incite violence.
Exactly! Political violence can lead to looting, arson, and the destruction of homes. This situation put tremendous pressure on shelters. How many people were reported displaced during this period, do you remember?
Around 600,000 people.
Great memory! That’s a significant number. The government had to respond quickly to provide shelter and coordinate help.
Government Coordination Recovery Efforts
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Let’s delve into how the Kenyan government reacted. The Ministry of State for Special Programs became responsible for disaster management. Why do you think coordination among various agencies is crucial in situations like this?
Because they need to ensure resources are used efficiently, and volunteers and organizations can help quickly.
Absolutely! Efficient coordination can save lives. The UNHCR, for example, worked side by side with the MoSSP to support IDPs. How did they achieve this?
They helped set up camps and provided resources for those in need.
Correct! But integrating these services took time and faced challenges such as ensuring appropriate compensation.
Temporary and Permanent Housing Solutions
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Temporary shelters were crucial during the crisis, but what do you think are the challenges associated with these temporary solutions?
They can be overcrowded and lack basic services.
Exactly! The idea is to move towards permanent housing, but how do communities typically transition to permanent solutions?
They might pool resources together to purchase land and build housing.
Spot on! Community initiatives like these are important for recovery and resilience in rebuilding after such crises.
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The section outlines the impact of political violence on shelter provision in Kenya, highlighting the government's systematic response strategy, including coordination with various stakeholders, the establishment of temporary shelters, and the broader implications for disaster recovery and community rebuilding.
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Government Responses and Coordination
The political violence in Kenya, particularly after the 2007 elections, displaced approximately 600,000 people across its provinces. While immediate responses included setting up temporary shelters in police stations, churches, and schools, the Kenyan government's Ministry of State for Special Programs (MoSSP) took charge of planning and overseeing disaster management and the resettlement process. The collaboration between national agencies and humanitarian organizations, like UNHCR, played a pivotal role in ensuring the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) were met, though challenges in implementation arose, including issues of compensation and long-term housing solutions.
Ultimately, the shift from temporary shelters to permanent housing solutions involved community-driven initiatives, where groups pooled resources to acquire land and build basic services, demonstrating a participatory approach in disaster recovery.
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The Role of Government in Disaster Management
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The Government of Kenya’s ministry of state for special programs, which we call it as MoSSP, the Ministry of State for Special Programs and this particular ministry’s mission is to provide the leadership in the development of risk reduction measures and disaster management, within Kenya. And this has looked at the oversea of the IDP, International displaced persons and the resettlement process.
Detailed Explanation
The Government of Kenya has a specific ministry, known as the Ministry of State for Special Programs (MoSSP), dedicated to disaster management and risk reduction. This ministry's key role is to oversee programs aimed at helping internally displaced persons (IDPs) who may have lost their homes because of disasters, like political violence in Kenya. It works on the development of strategies to prevent disasters and manage their effects.
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Think of this ministry as a fire department, which not only responds to fires after they happen (disaster management) but also runs campaigns to prevent fires (risk reduction measures). Just like a fire department trains people to use fire extinguishers, the MoSSP trains communities on how to manage and prepare for disasters.
Coordination with International Organizations
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So, UNHCR have also supported that the KRCS which is the Kenyan Government Agency, which has been constituted to provide the resettlement program and they have given some kind of support. So, Kenyan Government have thought that they are self-sufficient to manage this resettlement process but still there has been some support from the UNHCR.
Detailed Explanation
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) supports the Kenyan government in resettling internally displaced persons (IDPs). Although the Kenyan government believes it can handle the resettlement process independently, the international assistance from organizations like UNHCR helps reinforce their efforts by providing additional resources and expertise, ensuring that IDPs have better access to shelter and basic needs.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you're building a treehouse in your backyard. You might have all the tools and ideas to do it yourself, but when your friend, who is good at carpentry, comes over to help, the process becomes smoother. Similarly, the Kenyan government can manage on its own, but the UNHCR’s support makes everything easier for the IDPs.
Government Structure and Coordination Levels
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But, in terms of the understanding of the hierarchy of the government setup, one is the minister of our provincial administration and internal security, which has been looking at the internal security aspects and they are further directed with the provincial commissioner because as I said there are 8 provinces, so each province has been headed by a provincial commissioner.
Detailed Explanation
In Kenya, the government structure is organized hierarchically, particularly in how disaster management is handled. At the top, there is a Minister responsible for provincial administration and internal security. This minister coordinates with provincial commissioners, who oversee the eight provinces in Kenya. Each province is further divided into districts and subdivisions, with a governance structure that extends down to the village level, ensuring that disaster management efforts are tailored to local needs and circumstances.
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This is like a school where the principal is in charge, and under the principal, there are head teachers for different grades. Each head teacher manages their students based on the unique needs of their grade. In disaster management, the Kenyan government ensures that decisions are made at every level, just like in a school where attention is paid to each class.
Community Involvement in Displacement Management
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So, they are able to see a kind of vertical coordination, also the support to KRCS and the humanitarian actors in establishing and managing the IDP camps, activate village level peace, reconciliation committees.
Detailed Explanation
The government works closely with the Kenyan Red Cross Society (KRCS) and other humanitarian organizations to establish and manage camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs). This involves coordinating efforts at various levels of government and community, activating local peace and reconciliation committees to help foster a sense of stability and community among displaced individuals.
Examples & Analogies
Think of it like a community picnic where different families bring food and supplies. Each family contributes what they have, and someone organizes the event to make sure everything runs smoothly. In the same way, the Kenyan government and humanitarian organizations collaborate to ensure that displaced people receive the support they need.
Compensation and Support Packages for IDPs
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So, initially, there is a compensation package issued by the government about in a Kenyan of 10,000 which is about 100 Euros per IDP household and an additional 25,000 for each household with a destroyed house.
Detailed Explanation
The government of Kenya introduced a compensation package for internally displaced persons (IDPs) to assist them in their recovery. Each household received about 10,000 Kenyan Shillings (approximately 100 Euros), and additional support for those whose homes were destroyed. This financial aid was intended to provide initial assistance to help families rebuild their lives after displacement.
Examples & Analogies
It's like after a storm damages a neighborhood, the local government gives out money to help families fix their roofs or buy new appliances. This support gives families a starting point to recover, similar to how the Kenyan government's assistance gives IDPs a way to begin rebuilding their lives.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Political Violence: Conflict-driven violence that leads to mass displacements.
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Disaster Recovery: Strategies implemented to assist affected populations after a crisis.
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Temporary Shelters: Immediate accommodations used for displaced individuals.
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Community Resilience: The capacity of communities to respond to crises and recover.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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The displacement of over 600,000 people in Kenya following electoral violence in 2007.
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The establishment of camps in police stations and churches for IDPs as a response to the crisis.
Memory Aids
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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In Kenya’s land, violence took a stand, people fled, lost their homes, life was unplanned.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a village in Kenya where families could no longer sleep soundly. They were uprooted, forced to find new ground among friends and strangers, and hope rose like a phoenix as they rebuilt their lives.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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C.H.A.R.T. - Community Help Aids Recovery Transition: Remember the role of communities in rebuilding after a disaster.
🎯 Super Acronyms
R.E.S.I.L.I.E.N.C.E. - Recovery, Empowerment, Social Integration, Livelihoods, Infrastructure, Networks for Community Engagement.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Internal Displaced Persons (IDP)
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Individuals who are forced to flee their homes due to conflict, violence, or natural disaster but remain within their country's borders.
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Term: MoSSP
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Ministry of State for Special Programs in Kenya responsible for risk reduction and disaster management.
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Term: UNHCR
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, an agency that helps and protects refugees and displaced persons.
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Term: Temporary Shelter
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A temporary accommodation that provides basic services to displaced individuals until they find a more permanent solution.