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Vol. 17 No. 1-2 (2009): Africa Media Review, Volume 17, no 1 & 2, 2009

8 - Silent Religiosity in a Snivelling Nation: The Role of Religious Institutions in Promoting Post-conflict Reconciliation in Kenya

https://doi.org/10.57054/amr.v17i1-2.5182
Susan M. Kilonzo

Corresponding Author(s) : Susan M. Kilonzo

mbusupa@yahoo.com

Africa Media Review, Vol. 17 No. 1-2 (2009): Africa Media Review, Volume 17, no 1 & 2, 2009

Abstract

This article seeks to examine the role of religious institutions in peace building, prior to and after the 2007 post-elections violence in Kenya. The author builds an argument that supports the view that religious institutions have a role to play in peace building. Using Klopp’s (2002) conception about liberal versus illiberal nationalism, the author explains how religious institutions in Kenya can be a voice for the voiceless communities, especially during and after conflicts largely
triggered by the political leaders in the country. The arguments presented bring to the forefront the role that religious institutions play in post-conflict situations to reconcile diverse ethnic communities, and offer some lessons learned about post-conflict peace communication.

Keywords

Religious institutions elections post-conflict ethnic cleansing
Susan M. Kilonzo. (2009). 8 - Silent Religiosity in a Snivelling Nation: The Role of Religious Institutions in Promoting Post-conflict Reconciliation in Kenya. Africa Media Review, 17(1-2). https://doi.org/10.57054/amr.v17i1-2.5182
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