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Research Article | Volume 4 Issue 5 (Sep-Oct, 2022)
Influence of Land Inheritance on Gender Inequalities in Tunyo, Elgeyo Marakwet County
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Abstract

Despite many campaigns and policy restructuring to alleviate gender inequality in Kenya, gender inequality is still widespread. Women do not have equal access to opportunities as men making them generally poor, and their poverty grip is yet to be broken. Women have remained on the margins of their society, hence, the majority does not exert their power and authority in the social, economic, and political structures. This study aimed at examining the influence of land inheritance on gender inequalities in Tunyo, Elgeyo Marakwet County. The study is anchored on symbolic interactionism theory. A descriptive survey design was employed. Stratified, proportionate, and simple random sampling selected the study respondents. Questionnaire and interview schedules were used for data collection. Data analysis was done using descriptive frequencies, percentages, and means. Data was presented in pie charts, graphs, and frequency tables. Findings indicated that land inheritance in the community following patrilineal order, land registration is mainly done on the husband's name. Even after the husband's death, a woman can only use the land until her son(s) come of age to inherit. Women not being allowed to inherit land because they are perceived to be part of the wealth of the community are the effects of land inheritance on gender inequalities. The study concludes that land inheritance is a cultural system favoring only men in the study area. Despite the new constitution in place, gender inequality in inheritance still exists. The study recommends that since the new constitution recognizes that both children have a right to inherit the land. Still, implementation has failed, there is a need, therefore, for the National government to work closely with the county government and the ministry of lands to ensure that women are not discriminated against based on land and property inheritance.

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