Final: Recent submissions
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THE ROLE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS IN PEACE - BULBING; CASE STUDY OF ISIOLO DISTRICT, KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Conflicts, especially those related to competition over resource use, have defined the better part of the history of Eastern Africa's dry lands communities. Violent conflicts involving pastoralists have become widespread ... -
Management of cross boarder conflict in Karamoja region
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Crisis decision making in East African Community member countries: a case study of 2007-8 Kenya crisis
(2012)This study observes the nature of crisis decisions that were made during the Kenyan 2007-8 crisis. The volatility of the East African sub region and the prevalence of crisis and conflicts has necessitated a further inquiry ... -
Managing drugs and substance abuse in schools: a case study of Nairobi
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Drug and substance abuse has become a major concern in Kenya and in the world over. There has been increased consumption of drug and substance abuse by young Kenyans particularly school going children. The study sought to ... -
The Youth in Processes of Conflict Management: the Case of Somalia 2000-2011
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Somalia has witnessed one of the longest, most intractable and unrelenting conflicts in the world for over two decades. The first two decades following the ouster of Siad Barre in 1991, witnessed an avalanche of largely ... -
A critical analysis of crisis decision making: the case of Kenya's post-election violence
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The research investigates crisis decision-making during the Kenyan post-election violence. The overall objective and hypotheses of the research are to examine the relationship between crisis decision making and the post ... -
Media as Actors in Conflict: a Case Study of Violent Electoral Conflict in Kenya 2007-2008
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This research examines media as actors in conflict with Kenya's 2007-2008 violent electoral conflict as a case study. The broad understanding is informed by the concept of the pivotal role the media plays in every modem ... -
Towards a global culture of peace: UNESCO's peacebuilding efforts in Somalia
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study examines UNESCO's peace-building efforts in Somalia since the UN Declaration and Plan of Action on a Culture of Peace Programme in 1999. The main objective of the study is to critically assess how UNESCO's ... -
A critical analysis of UN peacekeeping: the case of Sierra Leone, 1995-2005
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study investigates the role of UN Peacekeeping in conflict management and peace building and examines the achievement of UNAMSIL in maintaining international peace and security in Sierra Leone. It proceeds from the ... -
Kenya's soft power status in the Eastern Africa region
(2012)Kenya has arguably enjoyed the position of both advantage and responsibility among its neighbours in the Eastern Africa region and has had in that regard, a significant positive influence on political and economic affairs ... -
Impact of new religious movements in Christianity: A case study of Repentance and Holiness Ministry in Kisumu City)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study is focused on the impact of New Religious Movements in Christianity, with specific reference to Repentance and Holiness Ministry in Kisumu City. It is a descriptive and evaluative study that tends to critically ... -
Youth in peacebuilding in Kenya's North region: a case study of burnt forest, 1992-2010
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This research focused on the role of youth in peacebuilding in Burnt Forest region of Uasin Gishu County. The study tries to change the tendency of disproportionately placing the burdens of war and violence on youths. ... -
The role of youth in Mt.Elgon conflict; the case of Sabaot's land defence force 1993-2011
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Mount. Elgon District has been inflicted by serious conflict for a long time. The main cause of Mt. Elgon conflict centers on land though other causes like cattle rustling and power struggle among clan members inhabiting ... -
Women and peace building in Kenya's urban slums: a case study of Mathare slums in Nairobi 2007-2012
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study was set to establish the participation of women in peacebuilding activities in Mathare slums, one of Kenya's urban slums, from 2007-2008. The study objective was to investigate if women were involved in peacebuilding ... -
ICT transforming pedagogical practices in Kenya: a case of high school teachers in Kiambu County
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Pedagogy is a discourse and a system of order for teaching and educating a group of students. Globalization brought about by technology in the 215t Century exposes today's learner to varied technological tools. These tools ... -
THE ROLE OF PARLIAMENT IN THE FORMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study is intended to exam me the role played by parliament m the formulation and implementation of Kenya's foreign policy. The study recognizes that Kenya's constitution passed in 20 I 0 which is also Kenya's Second ... -
Diplomatic Duplicity: Abuse of Privileges and Immunities by Diplomatics in Receiving States
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Diplomatic immunity is one of the oldest elements of foreign relations, dating back as far as Ancient Greece and Rome. Today, it is a principle that has been codified into the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations ... -
The challenges and constraints of regional co-operation and integration: the African Union
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This research work is an evaluation and assessment of 'the challenges of the African Union in its drive towards the integration of Africa. Clearly, yawning economic, political and social gaps exists at the sub-regional and ... -
International actors in African domestic politics and elections: a case study of Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The concept of international actors in African politics and elections has currently raised much debate than ever before. This engagement is affecting governments, states and politics in Africa and is critically effecting, ... -
Influence of activities on performance of Language activities in pre-schools in Ndeiya division, Kiambu county
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)This study looked into the effects of television on academic performance and social behaviour of pre-school children in Tiriki East Division, Hamisi District. Several researches on television viewer ship have been carried ...
