Research Article
Exploring the Implications of Gendering Food Security in Kapenguria Constituency, West Pokot County
Fridah Kamuri*,
Martin Munyao
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2025
Pages:
231-237
Received:
26 August 2025
Accepted:
8 September 2025
Published:
26 September 2025
Abstract: Food insecurity is a significant crisis that disproportionately affects a vast population especially in the Arid and Semi-Arid areas in Kenya. Kenya has been ranked to be having the lowest food security index. Kapenguria in West Pokot County, Kenya has been characterized by a lack of sufficient food and a state of insecurity over food availability, making it one of the counties in Kenya facing these challenges. Gendered food security is an ongoing concern in various roundtable discussions and panels. The intersection of gender and food security interlinkages brings out the need to address this challenge due to growing food insecurity concerns. A concurrent explanatory design explored the nuances of gendering food security and why it is a growing challenge to women. Questionnaires were formulated and distributed to explore the whole picture of how women understand the dynamics of food security. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with Kapenguria Constituency residents, local authorities, and other stakeholders. Using thematic analysis, the study looked for emerging themes and patterns that shed light on the complex relationships between gender dynamics and food security in this environment. The main findings of the research were as follows; First, the study revealed that there was a complex interplay between gender dynamics and food security dynamics. Regarding food security levels, 54.9% of participants perceive their situation as "Moderately Food Secure," while 37.3% identify as "Marginally Food Insecure." Cultural and societal norms play a substantial role in shaping women’s access to nutritious food. Perceptions regarding policymakers’ understanding of gender issues in food security are encouraging, with 63.4% believing that policymakers grasp the importance of gender considerations to a substantial extent.
Abstract: Food insecurity is a significant crisis that disproportionately affects a vast population especially in the Arid and Semi-Arid areas in Kenya. Kenya has been ranked to be having the lowest food security index. Kapenguria in West Pokot County, Kenya has been characterized by a lack of sufficient food and a state of insecurity over food availability,...
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Research Article
Decision-Making Processes in the Swords of Iron War with Hamas
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4, December 2025
Pages:
238-249
Received:
3 September 2025
Accepted:
15 September 2025
Published:
9 October 2025
Abstract: This article analyzes the decision- making process of Israel's government during the first phase of "Swords of Iron" war that began on October 7th, 2023 when Hamas' activists, together with its affiliates invaded the northern part of the Israeli Negev, killed about 1200 people, wounded about 4800 and kidnapped 251 residents and soldiers into Gaza Strip. Israel's government convened on the same day and declared that Israel is in a state of war. Soon after this declaration, members of the National Unity Party joined the government, and Prime Minister Netanyahu established a "War Cabinet" to manage the war. On October 7th, 2023 Israel's government decided not to allow humanitarian aid to get into Gaza Strip. Israel's government had to make several important decisions on the first part of the war, that will be analyzed based on the "Two Group Decision- Making Model", including the debates inside the Political – Security Cabinet and the government, and the way decisions were made in the end : The decision to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip; The decision on a "hostage deal" that will enable the release of people abducted and held under Hamas captivity; The debate on the decision who will rule Gaza Strip on "The day after".
Abstract: This article analyzes the decision- making process of Israel's government during the first phase of "Swords of Iron" war that began on October 7th, 2023 when Hamas' activists, together with its affiliates invaded the northern part of the Israeli Negev, killed about 1200 people, wounded about 4800 and kidnapped 251 residents and soldiers into Gaza S...
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