Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Enforcement of Directors’ Duty to Promote Success of a Company: a Focus on the Banking Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2019)There has recently been a wave of bank failures. This study attempts to analyze some of the reasons for the failures. Section 143 of the Kenyan Companies Act imposes on directors of companies, a “duty to promote the success ... -
Principles Of Maritime Delimitation As Applied By International Tribunals
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background The law of the sea, in its essence, divides the seas into zones and specifies the rights and duties of states and ships flying their flags in those zones.1 Prior to 1945, there was variety in states’ practice ... -
Assessing the Legal Measures that Promote Breastfeeding in Kenya
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Determinants Of Under-Five Malnutrition In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The objective of the study was to establish determinants of malnutrition among children aged 0-59 months in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the effects of socio-economic factors on under-five malnutrition ... -
A Comparison Of Customer Perceived Service Quality Between Traditional And Mobile-App Taxi Services In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Customer perception of service quality directly impacts the level of customer satisfaction in service businesses. Assessment of customers’ perception of service quality in the taxi industry is crucial in determining whether ... -
Effectiveness of Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism (Adr) in Case Backlog Management in Kenyan Judicial System: Focus on Milimani High Court Commercial Division.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Kenyan Judiciary continues to register high number of cases. This has resulted in huge backlog, which has overstretched existing human resource and physical facilities. Despite introduction of ADR mechanisms as measure ... -
Agro-Pastoral Conflicts And Cooperation In Kenya: The Case Of Orma And Pokomo In Tana Delta, 1992-2017
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This project paper looks at the various initiatives adopted by local communities in Tana River Delta to promote inter-ethnic cooperation between the Orma pastoralists and Pokomo farmers. Most of the published works on the ... -
The Changing Faces of Public Inquiry: Towards a Regulatory Framework for Task Forces in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This project examines the changing faces of public inquiry in Kenya. It demonstrates the transformation of the models of public inquiry in Kenya through different legal and political regimes. This study makes three key ... -
Factors Affecting Roles And The Changes In Gender Rolesthe Socio-Economic Effects Among Borana Women In Kenya ;a Case Of Wabera Ward ,tullu Roba Location In Isiolo Town ,isiolo County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The aim of the study was to ascertain the factors impacting changes in gender roles and the socio -economic effects among Borana women of Isiolo County .The research was based on specific objectives which were ......... -
Challenges Facing Implementation of Administrative Justice by the Kenyan Ombudsman
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Although Kenya has enacted a law establishing an Ombudsman institution, nevertheless, the decisions of the said institution remain largely unenforceable. This could be caused by a number of factors including lack of clearly ... -
A Critical Analysis Of Arbitral Interim Measures Of Protection In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)study examines arbitral interim measures of protection in Kenya. It focuses on the court’s intervention in the award of interim measures and makes two arguments. The first argument is that although section 7 of the Arbitration ... -
Public Procurement Reforms in Kenya: a Quest for Equity and Fairness
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Public procurement in Kenya has undergone various changes in a bid to reform how the Government sources for goods and services using public funds. Public procurement reforms have been undertaken within the wider context ... -
The Legal And Institutional Environment On Implementation Of Public Private Partnerships In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In recent past, there has been a move by many developing countries to bridge their budget deficit by mobilizing funding from the private sector to finance their development agenda. Many governments, including Kenya, seek ... -
The Place of International Arbitration in East Africa: a Case Study of the Effectiveness of the East African Court of Justice as an International Arbitral Tribunal
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research reflects on the functioning of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) as an international arbitral. The motivation behind this research paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of the East African Court of ... -
The Efficacy Of The World Trade Organisation Dispute Settlement Mechanism In Addressing Trade Disputes Between African Countries And Other Member States In The Multilateral Trade System
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The WTO is a trade forum for states to grow their market share while protecting state rights provided for in the various Agreements annexed to the Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization. The record of states ... -
The Efficacy of Anti Counterfeit Laws in the Digital Age in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The internet is of utmost importance for companies and organisations to boost their online presence worldwide. The Internet represents a way to reach customers via online marketplaces and social media in a cost-effective ... -
Infusing Integrity in Elections: a Case for Regulating Corporate Campaign Contributions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Money is the oil that greases Kenyan politics. Corruption is equally viewed as a key feature of Kenyan politics since 1990. This study examines how constitutional and statutory developments in Kenya since 2010 have regulated ... -
Asset Price Bubbles: Causes, Concequences and Regulation Options for Kenya’s Real Estate Market
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Since the year 2006, it has been reported that property prices have more than quadrupled in all areas in Kenya and especially in and around Nairobi. So fast has been the escalation of the prices that by the end of last ... -
A Review Of The Law Relating To Political Participation Of Persons With Disabilities In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Discussions on the human rights have been on the increase globally since the end of World War II. The main focus of discussions has been on the protection of human rights and prohibiting the discrimination against persons ... -
Assessing The Legal Framework On Financing Terrorism In Kenya: A Case Study Of Al-Shabaab Terror Organization
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Terrorism is a ‘dog’ that continues to bite hard at the society. As acts of terrorism increase, it is evident that the terror organizations have finances which they use in planning and carrying out the said attacks. A ...