Abebe, Dechasa(PhD)Teshale, Tesfamichael2018-06-122023-11-182018-06-122023-11-182014-10http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/12345678/386This thesis discusses the role of indigenous knowledge systems and institutions in conflict resolution among the pastoralists of Kenya-Uganda border area and the central goal of this study is to show the role of indigenous knowledge and institutions in conflict resolution on the study area. Methodologically, since the research deals with the cultural aspects of the society under study, the researcher used qualitative research method and assessed data from different secondary literatures, documents, reports and interview. Triangulations were employed to make objective analysis, come up with sound findings and draw valid conclusions. In the course of discussion, geographical, ethnographic, historical background, the causes of conflict and indigenous conflict resolution mechanism is discussed in detail. The researcher identified indigenous knowledge system and institutions used in conflict resolution has been playing preponderant role however, different concerned bodies which are activated on Kenya-Uganda cross border pastoral areas more emphasized on the Western Approaches of conflict resolution rather than to look inward to the societies indigenous mechanisms which are tested and that were used for many years. Besides, conflict in pastoral study areas has long been linked to the need to gain control of scarce and strategic resources, particularly water and pasture. As a result, a different mechanism has been implemented to resolve conflict. However, there is still conflict in cross border pastoral Areas of the Horn of Africa region in general and on the study area in particular. Furthermore, conflict on the study area is exacerbated by commercialized cattle raiding and the emergence of war lords. This leads the youth to neglect indigenous institutions and engaged in conflict with their neighbouring pastoralists. Therefore, the study suggested possible mechanisms to overcome those problems.enAfrican Intellectual History, Cultural Studies,PastoralistsThesis