Study Objectives

The main objectives of the study are to: ■ assess the number of illicit small arms in Kenya; ■ identify the sources and prevalence of small arms and their movement in and out of Kenya; ■ assess the capacity of various actors involved in small arms control and peace-building efforts in the country; ■ assess the role and use of information on illicit small arms and linkages to early warning and response mechanisms in conflict transformation; ■ assess the effect of insecurity as a result of the use of illicit small arms, especially among the pastoralist communities, on food insecurity, poverty, and livelihoods, among other related concerns; and ■ highlight lessons learned in the past survey that can inform future efforts to address the problem of illicit small arms.