Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies: Recent submissions
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The challenges of Regional Integration: case study of EAC (2000-2019)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study focuses on the challenges of regional integration by looking at EAC. The new East African Community was initiated by its three founder member states i.e Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya in 1999 and came into force ... -
Implications of International Terrorism on the Art of Equipping Anti Terrorism Police Unit in Kenya. A Case of Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)International terrorists groups have planned and executed terrorist’s attacks leading to massive deaths of the civilians, damaging of property, economic decline, state failure and near state collapse in some parts of the ... -
Assessment of the Role of Media in Conflict-a Case of South Sudan Conflict 2012 -2019
(University of Nairobi, 2020)With key focus on assessment of the role of media in conflict, a case of South Sudan, this study sought to examine the role played by media in South Sudan conflict, examine the link between media, conflict in south Sudan ... -
Cyber Terrorism and National Security in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Technology in the World today has taken up all facets of life today than ever before. For instance Africa is rapidly developing and has become an increasingly technologically advanced in its Information Communication ... -
Al-shabaab Militia, a Threat to Security in the Horn of Africa: a Case Study of Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Kenya is one of the countries within the horn of Africa that has over the years has been considered as one of the most stable nations. However recent happenings have seen Kenya experience an increase in terrorism incidents ... -
Violent Non-State Actors And National Security In The Horn Of Africa: The Kenyan Experience, 2012-2018
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Violent non-state actors have been in existence for millennia. Even during the peak of its power, the Roman empire had to deal with roaming criminal bands that preyed on her citizens as well as with maritime pirates. ... -
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 ... -
The Impact Of Foreign Aid On Development In Africa: A Comparative Study Of Ghana And Angola.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)With key focus on impact of Foreign Aid in Africa, the study focused on comparative analysis of both Ghana and Angola. The study was guided by three objectives namely; to analyse the historical development of foreign aid ... -
The Role of Media in Conflict Management- a Case of 2017 General Elections in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The main purpose of this study was to establish the role of media in conflict management: a case of 2017 general elections in Kenya. Specifically, the study was set to determine the role media played in dispute resolution ... -
Influence Of Provision Of Free Maternal Health Care Program On Maternal Mortality Rates In Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kenya has long suffered from high maternal morbidity and mortality rates. Recent estimates set the maternal mortality rate at 488 deaths per 100,000 live births, well above the MDG target of 147 per 100,000 live births ... -
The Impact of Electoral Violence on National Security: a Case Study of Nakuru County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Up to date, historical grievances remain unanswered, especially regarding land distribution, as a crucial reason for violence in Kenya. In the current Central and Rift Valley, the colonial government confiscated much of ... -
Influence of Cultural Practices on Conflict and Its Management in Africa: a Case of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Cultural practices are likely to play a significant part in causation and resolution of conflict. The main objective of this study was to investigate the influence of cultural practices on conflict and its management in ... -
Legal Frameworks, Normative Action, Political Environment And Performance Of Biosocial Projects In Informal Settlements In Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study investigated relationship between Legal frameworks, Normative action, Political environment and Performance of biosocial projects in informal settlements in Nairobi County, Kenya. The inquiry investigated mediating ... -
An Assessment of the Implementation of Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication in Kenya (2015-2020)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The post-2015 agenda adopted as the Sustainable Development Goals recognize poverty as a major development challenge globally. Poverty limits the capabilities of individuals to achieve other goals and thus forms a critical ... -
Influence of National Interest on the Implementation of East Africa Transport Corridors: a Case Study of the Northern Corridor
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aims at finding out how national interest influences implementation of East African Corridor projects taking the Northern Corridor as a case study. It begins from the premise that in situations where state ... -
Assessment Of Factors Affecting Adoption Of Environmental Management Systems (Iso 14001). A Case Study Of Parastatals Under The Ministry Of Environment And Forestry, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The rising need for both private and public institutions to enhance environmental conservation has led to development of various environmental related management tools such as EMS based on the ISO 14001 standard. The ... -
The cross-border security challenges in the Horn of Africa Region. a case study of Kenya, Ethiopia Moyale Border
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study assessed the cross-border conflicts experienced in the Kenya, Ethiopia Moyale border. The study was led by the following objectives: to examine the key cross border insecurity trends along the Kenya-Ethiopia ... -
Impact of International Arms Trafficking on Peace and Security in Africa- Case of Somalia and Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Africa is faced by various challenges such as maintaining peace and security. This can be evidenced by increase in the number of refugees in the last decade, increase in the number of internally displaced persons, ... -
Countering the impacts of environmental degradation on human security; a case study of Kibera slums, Nairobi Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Environmental degradation is a phenomenon that has been a global issue for the longest time possible. It has impacted every aspect of life, be it human or animal, political, economic and even social life. Environmental ... -
Regional approaches to conflict management in Eastern Africa: a case study of Eastern Africa stanby force (2010 – 2017)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)From its inception, the African Union (AU) was to be more proactive and stout in dealing with preservation of peace and security than its predecessor, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The AU, through its framework ...
