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Factors Which Made Eastleigh, Nairobi a Haven of Peace in the Midst of the 2007-2008 Post -election Violence in Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)Violence in Kenya has been a common characteristic of general elections since independence leading to clashes and conflicts in many parts of the country. However, the post-election violence of 2007 to 2008 that rocked the ... -
THE APPLICATION OF UNIVERSAL JURISDICTION PRINCIPLE AND RELATIONS AMONG STATES; A CASE STUDY OF RWANDA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2016)Universal jurisdiction can be traced back to the works of Grotius, and to the prosecution and punishment of the crime of piracy. However, it is after the Second World War that the concept of universal jurisdiction gained ... -
Role of sub-regionalorganizations in humanitarian intervention: a case study of ECOWAS in Sierra Leone, 1997-2000.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)Throughout the Cold War, most conflicts were influenced, funded or incited by proxy wars between the then competing ideologies of the West and the Soviet Union. During this period, the UN's role was focused mainly on those ... -
An inquiry into the paradox of imprisonment for reform
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2004)This work provides an insight into the philosophy of imprisonment for reform. For centuries now, the reform of the criminal has been one of the objectives of imprisonment. But it is apparent that the problems of crime and ... -
REGIONAL INTEGRATION IN A GLOBALIZING WORLD; CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS FOR THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY (EAC)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)This work looks at regional integration in a globalizing world, the challenges and prospects of the East African Community. The objectives of this research project is to analyze the historical evolvement of the EAC since ... -
Factors influencing the rate of dropouts among the secondary school students in Nandi District of Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1990)This thesis was an investigation of the factors which influence the drop-out rates among secondary school students in the Nandi District of Kenya (See Map 1). The study was guided by a theoretical framework based on ... -
Philosophy of education in Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1976)This thesis examines some philosophical assumptions underlying Kenya's formal system of education and their links to social and educational policies. It therefore also deals with the purposes and objectives of education. ... -
ASSESSMENT OF IN- SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMMES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INTEGRATED ENGLISH CURRICULUM IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAIROBI
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)This study was to assess the in-service training programs on the implementation of the integrated English curriculum in Nairobi province. The study had four objectives: to establish the extent to which the time allocated ... -
THE SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN IMMIGRATION AND NATIONAL SECURITY; A STUDY OF KENYA’S MIGRATION MANAGEMENT
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)This study was undertaken to determine if there is a symbiotic relationship between Kenya’s immigration management and national security. The work set out to achieve three major objectives. Firstly, to determine if a ... -
THE ROLE OF THE INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY ON DEVELOPMENT LED MEDIATION PROCESS IN ENHANCING PEACE, STABILTY AND GOVERNANCE IN SOUTH SUDAN
(2018)This study was set to investigate the Role of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development led Mediation Process in Enhancing Peace, Stability and Governance in South Sudan. The Inter- Governmental Authority on Development ... -
Effects of microfinance institutions on sustainability of women's livelihood a case of Luanda Division in Emuhaya District
(2010)This study was designed to establish effects of micro finance institutions on sustainability of women's livelihood in Luanda division. The researcher aimed at finding out why there is increasing poverty amongst women despite ... -
SECURING CIVILIANS THROUGH PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS IN AFRICA; A CASE OF THE AMISOM IN SOMALIA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)This study was set out to investigate the challenges of securing civilians through peace support operations in Africa with a focus on the AMISOM operation in Somalia. The study made use of the following assumptions that ... -
Conflicts in the horn of Africa: a case study of children involvement in Somalia Conflict (2004-2011)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study was designed purposely to investigate the effects that children involvement in conflict had on their social welfare, contributing factors and interventions. Towards meeting this, the study sought data from Somalia ... -
STATUS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG EDUCATION IN OREGON SCHOOLS
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1984)This study was conducted under the auspices of the Oregon Department of Education to assess the overall status of alcohol and drug education in Oregon schools. The degree of emphasis on traffic safety education in alcohol ... -
An assessment of the impact of christian ethics on the Kenyan society with special reference to the Isukha of Kakamega district.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1991)This study was carried out to assess the impact of Christian ethics on the Kenyan society with special reference to the Isukha of Kakamega District. There is a claim that the majority of Kenyans are Christians. Despite ... -
A STUDY OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FREE PRIMARY EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN KENYA, A CASE STUDY OF KEUMBU DIVISION OF KISII DISTRICT.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2004)This study was carried out to study the factors that affected the effective implementation of the Free Primary Education Program in Keumbu Division of Central Kisii District. The study aimed at identifying the various ... -
Evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of Kenya Institute of Education radio programmes in primary schools: a case study of Nairobi City Council Schools
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)This study was aimed at evaluating the impact and effectiveness of Radio programmes In Primary Schools. The study was based on Nairobi City Council Primary Schools because of its location in relation to geographical ... -
IMPACT OF SCHOOL LOCATION ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SCIENCE SUBJECTS IN KCSE; A CASE OF RURAL AND UBARN SCHOOLS IN HOMABAY SUB COUNTY IN HOMABAY COUNTY.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)This study sought to investigate the impact that location of a school has on the performance of learners in science subjects in KCSE. Research conducted by the embassy of the republic of Kenya Washington showed that there ... -
AFRICAN PEER REVIEW MECHANISM (APRM) AS A TOOL FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE IN AFRICA; A CASE STUDY OF GHANA, KENYA, RWANDA AND SOUTH AFRICA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)This study sought to investigate the African Peer Review Mechanism as a tool for good governance in Africa: A case study of Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda and South Africa. The objectives of the study were; to assess the impact of ... -
Newspaper Framing Of Sexual Violence In Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2016)This study sought to find out how newspapers frame sexual Violence in Kenya. Gender based violence and more specifically sexual violence is on the rise despite the media constantly highlighting these stories. Newspapers ...
