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Management of strategic resources as a key determinant of persistent conflicts in Africa ׃ case of Democratic Republic of the Congo and Botswana
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Generally, this study is about management of strategic resources as a key determinant of persistent conflicts in Africa Case of Democratic Republic of the Congo and Botswana. This study examines the effect of resources ... -
Media and Regional Integration: a Case Study of the East Africa Community
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Mediating Conflicts in Africa- Comparing Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) Mediation Processes in South Sudan and Somalia: Lessons for Regional Organizations
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Generally, this study is about mediating conflicts in Africa: comparing Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) mediation processes in South Sudan and Somalia: lessons for regional organizations. It analyses, ... -
Military Involvement in Internal Security Operation: an Assesment of the Kenya Defence Forces in Terrorism Operations in Kenya From 2000-2021
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Kenya has been faced with a mounting security threat primarily from terrorism orchestrated by the Al-Shabaab terror organisation. The research focused on military involvement in internal security operation focusing on ... -
Monitoring and Evaluating Peace Agreements in Africa: Lessons From the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission in South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Through the use of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) in South Sudan as a case study, this paper aims to explore the Monitoring and Evaluating Peace Agreements in Africa. The efficiency of Monitoring and ... -
Multiagency Approach in Promoting National Security: a Case of Operation Amani Boni in Lamu County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Despite joint efforts by government and non-governmental entities, as well as several researches on various aspects of terrorism in Kenya there are limited studies done to examine the effectiveness of the multiagency ... -
Multilateral forest management initiatives and environmental security in East Africa: a case study of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Multilateral forest management is the international agreement that covers provisions whose intention is to control certain actions connected to forests. Nevertheless, there is no general lawful instrument in which forests ... -
National dialogue as a strategy for intra-state conflict resolution in Africa: the case study of Anglophone Cameroon
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Even though National Dialogue is known to have played a significant role in intra-state conflict resolution in Africa, in Cameroon, its effectiveness was reduced due to lack of inclusivity and failure to address the root ... -
National Response Mechanisms in the Mitigation of the Corona Virus Pandemic in the East African Region: a Comparative Analysis of Kenya and Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The Coronavirus Disease 2019 outbreak has revealed both systemic fractures in East Africa and the potential to solve them through better regional coordination. By contrasting Kenya and Tanzania, the study evaluated the ... -
Nexus between emerging modes of transport and national security: a case study of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The name 'Boda boda' is synonymous to cycle taxis (both motorized and bicycles) in many parts of East Africa, especially Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania (motos in Rwanda). It originated from the small border town of Busia in ... -
The Nexus Between National Security Concerns and Protection of Refugee Rights: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Globally the increased flow of refugees has become a global challange. More often than not the burden of accommodating the asylum seekers and migrants often falls on the host country and refugees’ bodies like UNHCR. With ... -
The Participation of Women in Peace Building Efforts Arising From Conflicts in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya, 1991-2016
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Refugee women’s contribution towards the realization of peace is undeniably critical and visible, yet they continue to face obstacles that inhibit their full participation in the existing peacebuilding structures and ... -
Persisting Transboundary Resource Conflicts in Africa- a Case Study of River Omo Delta
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Globally, there are 263 transboundary river basins, out of which 59 are in Africa and five in Kenya. The Omo Delta is located within Lake Turkana Basin, which is one of Kenya’s shared ecosystems with Ethiopia. Due to bad ... -
Perspectives on Aid Politics in the Horn of Africa- an Analysis of the Impact of Turkey’s Intervention in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examined the dynamics of aid politics in Horn of Africa. A specific focus was Turkey’s humanitarian aid intervention in Somalia in 2011 when parts of the country were hit by famine that triggered huge populations ... -
The Policy Context and Its Effects on Foreign Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Generally, this study sought to analyse the effects of government policies on foreign insurance companies using Kenya as a case study. The study therefore, examined the links between government policy and investment on ... -
The Political Economy of Oil and Its Role in Enhancing Development in Africa: a Case Study of Nigeria and Angola
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of the study was to examine the political economy of oil and its role in enhancing development in Africa, using case studies of Nigeria and Angola. The study attempted to apply the World Systems Theory developed ... -
Power, bad governance and persistent conflicts in the horn of Africa: a case study of south Sudan.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study seeks to explain how power, bad governance and greed by the political elites in government cause the violent conflicts witnessed in South Sudan. The overarching aim of this research is to establish a connection ... -
The Principle of Territorial Integrity as a Determinant of Kenya’s National Security Policy 2002-2016
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Over the years, Kenya has experienced a variety of security issues. In response, this study investigates whether the territorial integrity concept had an impact on Kenya's national security policies during a fourteen-year ... -
Promoting peace and security in Africa: impact of small arms and light weapons in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In full appreciation of the multiplicity of challenges afflicting the African Continent, this study focusses on the promotion of peace and security in Africa, with an assessment of the impact of illicit SALW in Kenya. ... -
Promoting Peace and Security in Africa: the Role of Ngos a Case Study of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Promoting peace and security in conflict states in Africa has attracted many actors and stakeholders in the process. Initially the idea was that states are the only actors in peace and security, however other actors have ...