Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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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, ... -
COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN KENYA; A CASE STUDY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
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Perceptions and Causes of Suicide Among Members of the National Police Service in Nairobi County, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2020)This study was mooted in the context of the problem of suicide among law enforcement officials which is rampant across the world and, the lack of a comprehensive study of the phenomenon in Kenya. Subsequently, the study ... -
The causes of drug use among secondary school students in Kenya : a case study of secondary schools in Nairobi province
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2005)The problem of drug use has been a cause of concern among educationists, government administrators, church leaders and students in Kenya because it is affecting many youths. Some of the factors associated with increasing ... -
Factors affecting the implementation of free primary education in public schools in Rumuruti zone, Laikipia district, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)The purpose of this study was to identify the nature of the challenges that affect Free Primary Education (FPE) in marginalized areas. The study also sought to determine the extent to which each challenge imparts on FPE. ... -
A Study on Human Rights Organizations??™ Use of Online Activism- the Case of Extra Judicial Killings
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2020)This study addresses online activism particularly those organized by Human rights organizations against extra judicial killings in Kenya. These organizations tended to focus on litigation in defense of Human Rights abuses ... -
Analysis of the factors leading to juvenile delinquency : The case of Murang'a children's remand home
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)The general aim of this study was to analyze the various factors leading to juvenile delinquency among children in Murang'a Children's Remand Home. In addition, the study sought to asses the various offences committed by ... -
The Impact of ICT on teaching and learning: : a case study of Allidan Visram high school
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)The study attempts to explain the impact of ICT on learning and teaching, with an aim of enhancing student learning and achievements. The question asked by the researcher is whether technology improves learning and students ... -
War and Community Disorganisation : a Case Study of the Impact of the Rwandan Crisis 1990-2000 as the Family Structure Among Rwandese Exiles in Nairobi
(2003)This project is an exploratory study on family changes resulting from the Rwandan crisis 1990-2000. It focuses on changes in the distribution of the role of the head of the family in order to discover new responsibilities ... -
Factors influencing the abuse of drugs in Kenyan secondary schools: : a case study of Mbeere district
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)This study was carried out to investigate the factors influencing the use and abuse of drugs in Kenyan secondary schools in Mbeere district. Due to the nature of strikes and riots in the schools that may be attributed to ... -
A Study of the causes of drug abuse among students in selected secondary schools in Kisumu municipality, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)This study focused on drug abuse among secondary school students in Kisumu Municipality. It sought to find out the reasons why students abuse drugs. The sample was drawn from 10 public secondary schools. 15 form four ... -
Responses to regional terrorism in Eastern Africa : a case study of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Uganda, 1991-2001
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)This study is on Regional Terrorism in Eastern Africa (East Africa and the Horn of Africa) It analyses the philosophical, political and religious roots of terrorist activities in the region and discusses the regional effects ... -
Political regimes, public opinion and diplomatic relations: a case study of Kenya and Uganda's bilateral relations (1986-2002)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)Political regimes are the structural framework through which a country is governed and through which political processes are established. Political regimes influence how a country is governed. Political regimes formulate ... -
Mediating violent electoral conflict: a case study of Kenya, 2008
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)One of the major attribute of a democratic political system is holding of free and transparent elections periodically. Holding of elections is viewed as the most peaceful way of changing political leadership and the highest ... -
Vulnerability of the female youth to drug and substance abuse: a case study of Makindu Town, Makindu District
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)This is an exploratory study on the vulnerability of the youth to drugs and substance abuse. The concept of vulnerability helps to identify those members of a population who are likely to suffer long term disruptions of ... -
Factors affecting sustainability of free primary education in public schools in Central Division, Machakos District Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)The purpose of the study was to investigate factors affecting sustainability of PPE programme in Central Division, Machakos District. To achieve this, research questions on availability of physical facilities, teacher pupil ... -
Role of undemocratic leadership and governance in fuelling intra-state conflicts in Africa: The case study of Cameroon.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2020)This study explored the role of undemocratic leadership in fuelling intra-state conflict. In addition, the study illustrates tangible policy measures that will mitigate against undemocratic leadership and governance in ... -
Challenges of peace building in post-conflict societies: a case study of Rwanda 1994-2008
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)This is a study of challenges of peace building in post conflict societies with special focus on post genocide Rwanda. In 1994 after a four year protracted civil war, the Rwandan society experienced one of the worst genocides ... -
Application of the Doctrine of Humanitarian Intervention Use or Abuse?-case Study of Usa
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)The study sought to examine the application of the doctrine of humanitarian intervention using the USA as a case study. The aim is to assess whether the doctrine of humanitarian intervention is being applied correctly to ... -
Analyzing disarmament in post conflict peacebuilding: Liberia 1996-2006
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)Getting rid of the weapons with which violence is waged may prevent war. But not everyone world agree, not even the most ardent advocate of disarmament, but, as long as people have the capacity to resort to violence, war ...
