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Determinants of Commercial banks profitability in Kenya
(2011)The commercial bank profitability growth index is an important criterion for measuring the performance of commercial banks in Kenya but in the past it has been on a declining trend. This study assesses, the determinants ... -
CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS AND DEMOCRATIZATION OF AFRICAN STATES CASE STUDY OF BURUNDI
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2020)The concept of democracy in post-colonial Africa elicits mixed reactions given the varied experiences witnessed in different countries that claim to adhere to this principle. CMR and Democratization of Burundi depict a ... -
Failed States as a Failure of Policy: A Case Study of Somalia (2011-2017)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2019)The case of Somalia is typical of a failed state. For close to three decades now, the country has been in an endless civil war. In the absence of a strong government, the Somali nationals languish in abject poverty due to ... -
Influence of reparation issues on collective forgiveness: the case of British government and mau mau fighters in Nyeri County, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2017)The case filed in London by the former Mau Mau fighters received a lot of global attention. It was the first time a case challenging the acts of the former mighty British Empire during colonialism had been allowed to proceed ... -
The 21st Century Diplomacy of Developing Countries: a Case Study of Kenyan Diplomat, 2000-2010
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The changing trends in diplomacy are an interesting area in international relations that have brought about new opportunities for countries across the globe to grow and thrive. Developing countries should get versed with ... -
UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION IN KENYA ; FACTORS AFFECTING ITS EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION - A CASE STUDY OF TAVETA DIVISION, TAITA-TAVETA DISTRICT.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2005)The attainment of Universal Primary Education (UPE) by the year 2005 and Education for All (EFA) by 2015 has been one of the major developmental goals of the Kenya government (Republic of Kenya, 2003 (b)). To achieve this ... -
Factors that account for the marginal participation of women in the political processe: The case of Maasai women
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)The aim of this study is to identify factors that account for the marginal participation of Maasai women in political processes. The objective of the study is to establish why women do not actively participate in the ... -
THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT; THE CASE OF THE SOMALIA NATIONAL RECONCILIATION CONFERENCE (SNRC), 2002 - 2004
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)The aim of this research was to examine the role of traditional leaders in conflict management and resolution processes with a focus on the Somalia. The central question examined the role of traditional leaders in the ... -
IMPACT OF DRUG ABUSE ON ACADEMIC PERFOMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA A CASE STUDY OF KABONDO DIVISION
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)The accessibility and consumption of psychoactive substances by the youths have attracted a great deal from scholars. Drug abuse by secondary school students is a major concern among parents, teachers and the society in ... -
Impact of Terrorism on Africa Economic Performance; A Case Study of Kenya (2000-2016)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2017)The 21st century is one characterized by more connectivity than at any other point in human history. Advancements in transport and communication over millennia has made human existence so interconnected and interdependent ... -
The 1982 UN convention on the law of the sea and piracy : a case study of piracy off the Somali Coast in 2005-2009
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is the main treaty dealing with all maritime affairs. The treaty criminalizes the offence of piracy. Piracy has become a major topic for intellectual analysis in the ... -
Effectiveness of Counter-terrorism Strategies in the Horn of Africa Region- a Case Study of Lamu County
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2020)Terrorism is a major danger to the world and safety at domestic, regional and international levels. It challenges the basic principles of law, justice, human rights and freedom and proves to be an affront to international ... -
PUBLIC PERCEPTION ON STATE PREPAREDNESS TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO TERROR ATTACKS IN KENYA; A CASE STUDY OF THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2016)Terrorism has become a major disaster that is unpredictable and devastative in nature. It has become a common occurrence in Kenya during the past decade. This study examined perceptions of Kenyans on the preparedness of ... -
COUNTERING TERRORISM THROUGH ICT USAGE; A CASE OF KENYA, 1998 - 2013
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)Terrorism has long been associated with unprecedented, sustained and continued violent attacks, loss of lives and destruction of property. The actions and activities of terrorists’ impact on safety and security of the ... -
The Role of Sudan Media in Conflict Resolution: Acase Study of the Sudan Mirror Newspaper and the Darfur Crisis
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)Sudan has been in a state of conflict for many years. With the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in 2005, the mainly Muslim north and the Christian south emerged from a 21-year civil war which is said to ... -
Critical Analysis of the Persistence of Human Rights Violations in South Sudan (1989-2005)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)Sudan is the largest African country neighboring nine countries. Its expanse implies that any conflict within the Sudan is likely to have contagion effect on its nine neighboring countries. The Sudan is a multiracial, ... -
INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION PRACTICES IN COUNTY GOVERNMENTS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON SERVICE DELIVERY; A CASE OF MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)Studies have indicated a situation where despite the existence of monitoring and evaluation in various countries including Brazil, Colombia, and South Africa and in Kenya, the practice has not been fully institutionalized. ... -
Productivity of commercial banks in Kenya: a data envelopment analysis
(2009)Starting from 1980s and early 1990s Kenya introduced a series of financial reforms to boost the efficiency and productivity of Kenyan banks. This study examines changes in commercial banks productivity in Kenya in the ... -
An Analysis of Norms Regarding Humanitarian Interventions in the East African Region 1994-2011
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Standard analytic assumptions about states and other actors pursuing their interests tend to leave the sources of interests vague or unspecified. The contention here is that international normative context shapes the ... -
The role of Kenya's special envoys in the management of internal conflicts : the case of Sudan, 2002-2009
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)Special envoys excite unwanted interest because they are able to obtain information but their slender resources, higher priorities and brief visits make it likely that their reports will be impressionistic. The area of ...
