Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Gender Dimensions of the Violent Electoral Conflict in Kenya: a Case Study of Kibera Slum in Nairobi
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)In the violent electoral conflict in Kenya that occurred between 30 December 2007 and 28th February 2008, several groups are distinctly identifiable on the basis of common issues and interests with underlying economic, ... -
WEB BASED PROCUREMENT TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE OF THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF MACHAKOS
(2018)In the past few years, public procurement has gone through significant evolution; the manual traditional processes experienced a facelift due to internet-based procurement that enhances efficiency and effectiveness in ... -
Continuity and change in Kenya-China relations 1963-2008
(2011)In the last few years there has been a significant amount of comment and debate on the topic of Kenya's growing relationship with China. To a certain extent, the debate is part of a broader discussion on the question of ... -
Environmental exploitation and our obligations to future generations
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2001)In the face of the many pressing problems experienced on a global scale, one encouraging development is the increasing number of serious efforts to cope with them so as to find the means to build the sort of a society that ... -
THE ROLE OF TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE IN RESOLVING THE SOMALI AND SOUTH SUDAN CONFLICTS
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2017)In order to achieve accountability for past injustice, provide redress for victims and move from conflict to peace, the concept of transitional justice has become indispensable in global post conflict states, and perhaps ... -
THE ROLE OF CIVILIANS IN COMBATING TERRORISM; A CASE STUDY OF KENYA 2010-2016
(2019)In Kenya as in the rest of the world, terrorism is a huge challenge. It threatens to bring down state security and crumble economies. Terrorist attacks have happened in Nairobi, Mombasa, Madera, Carissa and Wajir Counties ... -
IS THE ORGANISATION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCING COUNTRIES A CARTEL, WHAT ACCOUNTS FOR ITS SUCCESS
(1981)I first learnt of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries in 1973. The organization which the newspapers popular/ phrased O. P E.C in their headlines was new to many people including myself. I was not quite sure ... -
An Assessment of the impact of African Peer Review Mechanism as an Incentive for Improved Governance; A Case Study of Kenya, 2003-2009
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)In Africa, technical interventions of capacity strengthening and mechanistic building of governance institutions, including through the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) had failed to rapidly produce the desired effects. ... -
THE ROLE OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN DEMOCRATIZING GOVERNANCE IN AFRICA; A CASE STUDY OF KENYA AND BOTSWANA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)Human rights play a key role in democratizing governance. The OAU and later the AU have developed key democratic governance frameworks. However, despite these efforts, democratic governance seems to fledge across the ... -
Effectiveness of international human rights Standards in armed conflicts: a case study Of south sudan (1983-2005)
(2007)Human rights are difficult to define. Generally speaking, they are regarded as those fundamental and inalienable rights which are essential for life as a human being. Due to the recognition that human rights are of ... -
THE ADMISSION OF SOUTH SUDAN INTO THE EAST AFRICA COMMUNITY AND THE IMPLICATION FOR THE PRINCIPLES OF GOOD GOVERNANCE AND THE RULE OF LAW
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)Generally, this study is about the admission of South Sudan into the East Africa community and the implication for the principles of good governance and the rule of law. Consequently, it analyzed the performance of regional ... -
A HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MUSLIMS IN BUGANDA 1965-70
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1971)Forty-four percent of the Muslim community in Uganda live in Buganda. For a long time, there has been no distinction between religion and political and social life In Buganda Muslim participation in the social, political ... -
THE MEDIA AND FOREIGN POLICY DECISION MAKERS IN KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)Foreign policy decision making has been the prerogative of heads of state, the decision makers in most states. Many decision makers have admitted that the media has forced them to respond to issues that were not even in ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for intimate partner violence among married female adolescents in Busia District in Western Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)For more than a decade, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), also referred to as domestic violence or spouse abuse, has been recognized as major global public health problem, as well as serious human rights abuse. This study ... -
FOREIGN POLICY, TRAVEL ADVISORIES AND TOURISM INDUSTRY IN KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2016)Foreign policy consists of a set of self-interest strategies or activities chosen by one country in a bid to safeguard its national interests and achieve its goals within its international relations social environment. ... -
Factors hindering AU/IGAD's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)Ever since Somaliland has declared its independence and reverted to its colonial borders twenty years ago, the international community has turned its back on Somalilanders. The overall objective of the research was to ... -
Educational Implications Of The Metaphysical Controversy Betheen Free Will And Deterninism: With Special Reference To Punishment Moral Education In Schools
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1981)Even beyond the intellectual level, the idea and feeling of freedom is inherent in the life of normal human beings. Man feels that he is in command of his choices and their realizations. But although the same person feels ... -
TECHNOLOGY AS A CHALLENGE IN THE COUNTER TERRORISM AGENDA IN KENYA
(2019)Even though Kenyan government’s counter terrorism efforts have worked to a great extent to foil planned attacks by terrorists in Nairobi and other parts of the country, the attacks have persisted and continue to claim many ... -
Electronic media in electoral conflict in Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Ethnic diversity in Kenya has been the most outstanding factor in Ali the elections since independence. Over 42 tribes and communities that have lived together in happiness and reverence always clash when it comes to the ... -
Environmental diplomacy and national interest: a case study of the imported eucalyptus trees in Kenya, 1997-2010
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)Environmental security has become of greatest concern not only in Africa but also globally. 'The Coming Anarchy' an Atlantic monthly article by Kaplan popularized the idea that environmental pressures can contribute directly ...
