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International peace and security: Kenya's contribution
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2005)This study is a brief survey of Kenya's contribution m international peace and security through peacekeeping. It looks at the activities involved m the concept of peacekeeping and how internal conflicts and conflict ... -
Unofficial diplomacy as a tool of conflict management in the great lakes region; An assessment of Track One-and-a-Half diplomacy in the 1993 Burundi conflict
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2006)This study proceeds from the premise that in a world where tragedy and insecurity posed by the threat and actual existence of conflict is everybody's nightmare, conflict management and resolution consequently becomes every ... -
The role of ethnicity in democratization in Africa
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)The constitution-making process in Kenya has not only been unsuccessful but has also stalled at several points while bearing the characteristic of sporadic violence between different ethnic groups. This study sets out to ... -
An investigation of head-teachers' related factors affecting the implementation of the free primary education in Yathui division in Machakos district
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)The main purpose of this study was to investigate the headteachers related factors affecting the implementation of FPE in Yathui Division in Machakos District. The objectives of the study were to:- ??? Find out if the ... -
Orphaned and Vulnerable Children participation in Free Primary Education in Kobala Location (rural) in Kenya.
(2007)Even after developing a sector-wise approach to manage education in Kenya, indicators still shows that the quality of primary education is still poor. Unless urgent measures are taken to address these challenges, quality ... -
The diplomacy of terrorism: A critical analysis of the Nairobi and Dar es salaam bombings of August 7th 1998
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2001)This study investigates the terrorism phenomenon, its development over the years, the diplomacy of terrorism, the responses to terrorism and the efficacy of the legal regimes put in place to combat it. It particularly looks ... -
Management of internationalised conflicts in Kenya: A case study of Marsabit District
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)Conflicts continues to pose major challenges to governments and all concerned, however of great concern is how internal conflicts are internationalised and how best to manage them. The recurrence of ethnic ... -
THE ROLE SECONDARY EDUCATION IN PEACE BUILDING; THE CASE OF HARGEISA, SOMALILAND (1991-2006)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)This study is based on the theoretical framework of liberal peace that promotes the linking of social, economic and political well being of people with peace and stability. One fundamental way by which ... -
The role of secondary education in peacebuilding: The case of Hargeisa, Somaliland (1991-2006)
(2007)This study is based on the theoretical framework of liberal peace that promotes the linking of social, economic and political well being of people with peace and stability. One fundamental way by which ... -
The middle east peace process and its possible future
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2002)A critical analysis of the Middle East peace process reveal that its future is linked to the commitment by all parties in the conflict to implement the resolutions of the UN and its agencies and to accept a peaceful ... -
Terrorism and the Media: a Symbiotic Relationship
(2006)This exploratory study seeks to investigate via the agency of the concept of symbiosis how mutually beneficial the relationship between terrorism (however defined) and the media (as broadly defined) is. The study concludes ... -
Marxist theory of education and its pedagogical implications
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)This study has as its express purpose shedding light on an important issue of educational concern. The issue is Marxist theory of education. Our interest will mainly be focused on a philosophical search that exposes Marxism ... -
Secondary school students' perceptions on the role of teacher counselor in the management of deviant behaviour in Nyandarua district, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2003)This research was designed to investigate the students' perceptions towards teacher counsellor in the management of deviant behavior. The study was carried out in four secondary schools in Nyandarua District. two of which ... -
The administration of diplomatic privileges, immunities and facilities: A critical analysis of Kenya's practice
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)This paper analyses Kenya's practice in the administration of diplomatic privileges, immunities and facilities It examines their theoretical justifications and undertakes a comparative ... -
Managing Guidance and Counseling Interventions in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)The main objective of this study was to find out how management of guidance and counseling interventions were carried out in public secondary schools in Nairobi Province. With the banning of corporal punishments in ... -
The Role of Regional Peace Initiatives in Fostering Human Security Among Member States: a Case Study of the Nepad Initiative in Kenya(2000-2005)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)Ordinarily the primary responsibility of a state is to maintain law and order and to safeguard its citizens from external aggression. But contrary to this popular myth, states have struggled over time to guarantee security ... -
The Role of Good Governance in Conflict Prevention: A Case of Kenya from 1992-2007
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)The study attempts to look at the critical linkage between conflict prevention and good governance. It appraises how the two variables interact, with special focus on Kenya. The study establishes that there is a strong ... -
The quest for a regional security framework for the East African Community
(2005)The treaty forming the second East African Community was signed on 30th November 1999. The second attempt is now in its seventh year without showing significant results. In this thesis we investigate the impact of the ... -
Language and diplomacy: a critical analysis of the role of language in diplomacy
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2001)The interest into the 'mysteries and myths' of diplomacy are the roots on which this study has developed. The interests into this area of study were necessitated by the different interpretations ... -
State responses to international terrorism: a case study of the us and the war against terror (2001 - 2004)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2004)During the Cold War, containment of communism provided the raison d'etre in all US foreign policy initiatives. Yet, with the collapse of the Soviet bloc, the US now finds itself faced with new and even ...
