The Prevalence of Pastoral Conflicts and its Effect on Education Management in Public Primary Schools in Kerio Valley Region of Marakwet East Sub-County, Elgeyo Marakwet County

Abstract

Social infrastructures that have previously been built are destroyed by pastoral conflict. When teachers are forced to leave conflict zones and people move because they fear an invasion, the education system is disrupted. In the Kerio Valley area of the Marakwet East sub-county of Elgeyo Marakwet County, the public primary schools were the subject of research to examine how pastoral disputes influenced the management of education in those schools. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of pastoral conflicts and its effect on education management in Kerio valley region of Marakwet East sub-county, Elgeyo Markwet County. A descriptive survey design was employed. The intended audience consisted of 420 respondents, including 200 families, 190 teachers, and 30 head teachers. The sample size was determined by regular random sampling techniques and consisted of 205 individuals. To collect quantitative data, head teachers, teachers filled out a questionnaire and household heads filled out an interview schedules qualitative data. Theme analysis was employed for qualitative data as well as descriptive and inferential analysis for quantitative data. Tables were used to present the information. The study's findings showed a substantial positive correlation between pastoral conflict frequency (β1=0.666 and p=0.000) and education management in Marakwet East sub-county. The study came to the conclusion that there was a positive correlation between the administration of education in the Marakwet East sub-county and the occurrence of pastoral conflict. To lessen potential disputes, the head teachers and teachers should work together with the surrounding community to manage the school's land.