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The effects of the Somali conflict on security in the horn of Africa Sub-region
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The genesis of the Somali conflict can be traced to the year 1991, when Said Barre was ousted from power following a military coup d'etat Since then the country has not witnessed much peace despite various efforts by ... -
Post-conflict recovery through constitutional reform: a comparative analysis of the South African and Kenyan experiences
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The role of political parties and interest groups in East Africa community federation process (2001-2011)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The East Africa Community made up of the territories of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and newly admitted Rwanda and Burundi have declared their intention to politically federate into a political entity to be known as the East ... -
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 ...
