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Relationship between the International criminal court and truth commission: The case of transitional justice in post conflict Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This thesis examines the relationship between the International Criminal Court and Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission with a specific focus on transitional justice in post conflict Kenya. The first chapter set ... -
Factors associated with drug use among students in public secondary schools in Limuru District, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Drugs are known to have harmful effects yet young people still use them. The study sought to find out the factors that contribute to use of drugs by students in secondary schools. The study was conducted to investigate the ... -
The attitude of Suba Youth towards the Suba language: a case study of Kaksingri
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The purpose of this thesis is to access the influence of the attitude of the Suba Youth towards the Suba language. This study is based on the fact that Suba language is faced with extinction due to inability of the Suba ... -
Women in post-conflict peacebuilding: A case study of Mount Elgon District, Bungoma County 1992-2011
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)'Women in Post-Conflict Peace-building' is a study on the commitment of women to bring sustainable peace, social justice, reconciliation and economic development in Mt. Elgon district. The premise of this study is that ... -
East African Integration: an assessment of the financial opportunities for Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Integration' refers to a much more formal arrangement that involves some political and economic sacrifices as well as commitments, concessions, processes and political will to redefine participation in the international ... -
Impacts of Maritime Insecurity on Peace and Stability in the Indian Ocean Region
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Maritime security is a key component of collective security and thus forms part of the foundation for economic development. The Indian Ocean region, particularly the East African region does not have its own maritime policy ... -
Persisting problem of conflict in Africa: the role of Kenyan Diplomatic Method
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This research project is to explore the persistent problem of conflict in Africa and to establish the viability of Kenyan diplomatic method of conflict resolution. It explores the underlying causes of persistent conflicts ... -
POST- CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION IN SOUTH SUDAN;A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT, JULY 2011 - JULY 2012
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study examines post-conflict reconstruction of South Sudan which gained its independence from the Government of Sudan on 9th July, 2011, as the outcome of a referendum as contained in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement(CPA) ... -
Natural resource based conflicts in postcolonial Africa: the case of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 1996-2011
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The study examined the root causes and what actually have been fuelling conflicts in Democratic Republic of Congo, in the period between 1996 and 2011. The overall objectives of the study was to examine the Africa conflicts ... -
Institutional and headteacher factors influencing integration of Information and Communication Technology in secondary school management in Kamukunji and Starehe districts, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study sought to establish the institutional and headteacher factors influencing integration of information and communication technology in secondary school management in Kamukunji and Starehe Districts, Kenya. It set ... -
Factors affecting the implementation of guidance and counselling in public primary schools; a case study of Makadara Division; Nairobi
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The study was built on the premise that guidance and counseling is complementary to learning and improves academic performance, access, participation, retention and the completion rates of the pupils. It sought to identify ... -
Impact of inquiry method on pre-school children's achievement in Science activities in Iveti Division, Kathiani Sub-County, Machakos County, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of inquiry method on pre-schools children's achievement in science activities in Iveti Division, Machakos County. A quasi experimental research design was used to ... -
An evaluation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use by teachers in secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)In this study the researcher sought to establish the extent to which teachers in Kiambu County use Information and Communication Technology in the teaching-learning process. This urge was driven by the fact that the use ... -
The role of media in curbing corruption in Kenya: the case of the Nation and the Standard media groups
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study focuses on corruption in Kenya and the roles that the media play in curbing the problem. According to the Transparency International corruption Index 20 II, Kenya lies towards the bottom as one of the most corrupt ... -
Structural conflict in Kenya: a critique of the post conflict recovery framework
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Since independence, Kenya has experienced numerous ethnic, resources, political and even electoral based conflicts. The past political regimes attempted to calm the situation every time conflict arose, but only temporary ... -
The role of international non-governmental organisations in the promotion of the rule of law in Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The study examines the contributions made by International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) in the promotion of the rule of law in Kenya and it focuses on four organizations namely, Amnesty International, International ... -
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE AFRICAN PEER REVIEW MECHANISM (APRM) ON GOVERNANCE IN KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2006)The main purpose of this study was to carry out a critical analysis of the ',frican Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) on Governance in Kenya. A Combination of desk research and interviews with relevant informed key people in ... -
Adoption of Hydraform - Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks (Issbs) Building Technology and Its Impacts on Environment in Nakuru County
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The world growing population poses major challenges to the efforts championed by various Governments' in facilitating access to affordable and adequate housing for their citizens and this is true in Kenya. For this reason, ... -
Headteachers' characteristics and their influence on their instructional supervision in public primary schools in Igonji Division Imenti South District, Meru Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The education system in Kenya is examination oriented. The quality of education is seen in terms of the number of students passing national examinations (Eshiwani, 1993). The organizational management of schools greatly ... -
Influence of teachers' motivation on students' performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in public secondary schools in Kwale County
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of teachers' motivation on students' performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in public secondary schools in Kwale County. To achieve this, four ...
