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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 ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN KENYA CERTIFICATE SECONDARY EXAMINATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MERU - NORTH DISTRICT, KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)English is among the compulsory subjects in the Kenya secondary school curriculum. It is significant as a medium of instruction and communication. At the secondary level it is taught and examined as an integrated subject. ... -
THE ROLE OF NON STATE ACTORS IN ENVIRONMENTAL DIPLOMACY IN AFRICA; THE CASE STUDY OF WANGARI MAATHAI AND THE GREEN BELT MOVEMENT IN KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)Environmental diplomacy is the process of enabling and encouraging environmental cooperation between two or more parties. It helps to promote peace through conflict resolution by supporting to prevent conflict before it ... -
THE EFFECTS OF REGIONAL INTEGRATION ON YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN AFRICA; A CASE STUDY OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY (2000-2015
(2016)Employment creation is considered as one of the benefits of regional integration. This research examines the effects of regional integration on unemployment reduction in Africa through a case study of the East African ... -
INFLUENCE OF COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION FORUM PROJECT ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AMONG TEACHERS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)Educational projects are becoming common in helping organizations and governments to improve on the education standards and also respond to the emerging issues in education. Most of these projects seem to be focusing on ... -
Gender disparity in Secondary education in the context of Millenium Developement Goals: the case of Mbooni West District, Kenya
(2011)Education is the key to unlocking human potential. The acquisition of skills and knowledge enables societies to overcome poverty and disease. Education thus enables people to come out of oppression, alienation and to take ... -
Challenges Facing Regional Integration: a Case Study of East Africa Community
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)East African integration intends to build a regional bloc, starting with a Customs Union (CU) as the entry point and eventually developing into a Political Federation. The Common Market (CM) negotiations were launched in ... -
THE IMPACT OF EXISTING STRATEGIES FOR COUNTERING RADICALISATION AND TERRORISM IN KENYA, UGANDA AND TANZANIA (1998-2012)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2021)East Africa is frequently alluded to as a hot bed of radicalization as a result of the nearness of delicate states like Somalia and Sudan. From the season of the twin assaults against the embassy of America in Dar es Salaam ...
