Challenges of Achieving Justice, Equality and Peace in Kenya: A Literature Review

Abstract

This paper examines critically the challenges of achieving justice, equality and peace in the society.  The development of any nation depends on how she handles, manages, coordinates and regulates the tripod concepts of justice, equality and peace.  The three concepts work in tandem.  The principle of justice is to give each person, or group of persons whether weak or strong their dues and to demand the contribution of each on the basis of equal contribution.  Equality focuses on treating equals equally and unequal unequally.  Peace, which is the end result of justice and equality, is a situation where there is no war, no crisis, or fighting; it is a pleasant situation that encourages positive thinking. In this literature review paper, the challenges of achieving justice, equality and peace are systematically investigated and brought into perspective.  Youths are mainly targeted in gaining information about this topic as they are the foundation to the nation and are looked upon to changing the nation and educating their children in the coming generations.  The findings indicate that education is core, and if children are provided with it, it will traverse the dualism of the individual and the society to arrive at a continuum.  Specifically, education is necessary for the sustenance of justice, equality and peace in any society.  It helps to equip individuals with capability to embrace justice, to know the importance of equality and march towards enhancement of a peaceful coexistence.

Keywords: Justice, Equality, Peace, Development, Education