The Political Economy of Electoral Violence: Resource Competition and Inter-Group Conflict: Comparative Analysis Across East Africa

Key Points

• The research aims to understand how resource competition drives electoral violence and inter-group conflict in East Africa, particularly in Kenya.
• Conducted a comparative analysis across East Africa, focusing on institutional and policy dynamics.
• Reviewed existing scholarly literature related to electoral violence and resource competition.
• Assessed implications for theory and practice within the African context.
• Identified key factors promoting electoral violence linked to resource competition between groups.
• Highlighted the importance of institutional frameworks in mitigating electoral conflicts.
• Provided actionable policy recommendations to address inter-group tensions.

Abstract