Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies: Recent submissions
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An Assessment of the Implementation of Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication in Kenya (2015-2020)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The post-2015 agenda adopted as the Sustainable Development Goals recognize poverty as a major development challenge globally. Poverty limits the capabilities of individuals to achieve other goals and thus forms a critical ... -
Influence of National Interest on the Implementation of East Africa Transport Corridors: a Case Study of the Northern Corridor
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aims at finding out how national interest influences implementation of East African Corridor projects taking the Northern Corridor as a case study. It begins from the premise that in situations where state ... -
Assessment Of Factors Affecting Adoption Of Environmental Management Systems (Iso 14001). A Case Study Of Parastatals Under The Ministry Of Environment And Forestry, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The rising need for both private and public institutions to enhance environmental conservation has led to development of various environmental related management tools such as EMS based on the ISO 14001 standard. The ... -
The cross-border security challenges in the Horn of Africa Region. a case study of Kenya, Ethiopia Moyale Border
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study assessed the cross-border conflicts experienced in the Kenya, Ethiopia Moyale border. The study was led by the following objectives: to examine the key cross border insecurity trends along the Kenya-Ethiopia ... -
Impact of International Arms Trafficking on Peace and Security in Africa- Case of Somalia and Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Africa is faced by various challenges such as maintaining peace and security. This can be evidenced by increase in the number of refugees in the last decade, increase in the number of internally displaced persons, ... -
Countering the impacts of environmental degradation on human security; a case study of Kibera slums, Nairobi Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Environmental degradation is a phenomenon that has been a global issue for the longest time possible. It has impacted every aspect of life, be it human or animal, political, economic and even social life. Environmental ... -
Regional approaches to conflict management in Eastern Africa: a case study of Eastern Africa stanby force (2010 – 2017)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)From its inception, the African Union (AU) was to be more proactive and stout in dealing with preservation of peace and security than its predecessor, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The AU, through its framework ... -
Idiosyncratic Variables As Determinants Of Kenya’S Foreign Policy: A Case Study Of Mwai Kibaki, 2002-2013
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study examines the impact of idiosyncratic traits of President Mwai Kibaki on Kenya’s foreign policy during his administration, 2002 - 2013. The main research question that guided the study was; in what ways did ... -
Effect of One Stop Border Post on Trade Facilitation at the Lunga Lunga-horo Horo 2015-2020
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Exchange of goods and services has been a common goal worldwide, as the world becomes a global village separated by common borders. Due to changing global environment various organizations have engaged into international ... -
Violent Extremism And National Cohesion In The Horn Of Africa: A Case Study Of Kenya, Nairobi County. 2010-2016
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Globally, the debate surrounding conflict violent extremism has emerged as an ardently contested area, notwithstanding the reality that a complete metamorphosis of violent extremism results to heinous acts of terrorism. ... -
The Gender Factor In Countering Terrorism In Africa: A Case Study Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The overall objective of the study was to assess the gender factor in countering terrorism in Africa using Kenya as the case study. The study sought to achieve the following specific objectives; to assess the trends in ... -
Mediating Conflicts in Africa- Comparing Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) Mediation Processes in South Sudan and Somalia: Lessons for Regional Organizations
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Generally, this study is about mediating conflicts in Africa: comparing Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) mediation processes in South Sudan and Somalia: lessons for regional organizations. It analyses, ... -
Role of Regional Organizations in Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism-the Case of Igad
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region has been the most conflict and terrorism torn zone in the world. Following the adoption of the Draft Implementation Plan to Counter Terrorism in 2003, IGAD has ... -
Persisting Transboundary Resource Conflicts in Africa- a Case Study of River Omo Delta
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Globally, there are 263 transboundary river basins, out of which 59 are in Africa and five in Kenya. The Omo Delta is located within Lake Turkana Basin, which is one of Kenya’s shared ecosystems with Ethiopia. Due to bad ... -
Challenges and Prospects of African Integration; a Comparative Analysis of the Eac and Comesa (2000-2020)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to make a critical analysis of the challenges and prospects of the African integration by making a comparative analysis between the EAC and COMESA since the year 2000. Among the key questions the study ... -
The Role of Individual Member-states in Sub-regional Organizations Conflict Management: a Case of Kenya in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study focuses on the role of individual member-states in sub-regional conflict management; a case for Kenya in IGAD. It examines the role played by individual member states towards the efforts carried out by the ... -
Environmental Diplomacy In Large Participatory Conferences: A Review Of Kenya’S Environmental Laws 1963 - 2018
(University of Nairobi, 2020)As early as since independence Kenya led in advancing environmental concerns at regional and international level demonstrating commitment to sustainable development. Kenya’s participation and negotiations in international ... -
Violent Extremism and Terrorism in Africa- Role of Nongovernmental Organizations in Kenya and Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Governments globally have been faced with threat on their peace and security, which has been attributed by increase in radicalization and recruitment to violent extremist groups. The rationale of this study was based on ... -
Role Of Science And Technology In Advancing National Security In 21St Century, Africa: A Case Study Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study explores Science and Technology and Insecurity nexus in Africa during this current century. Africa is rapidly developing in information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and with this growth; more ... -
Challenges Facing Blue Economy Resource Management In Africa, A Case Study Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)It is important to acknowledge from the onset that Africa is the second largest continent and also the largest island in the World, which is approximately one-fifth of the total surface of the earth. The continent has many ...