Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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CONTRIBUTION OF WOMEN IN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT A CASE STUDY OF GULU DISTIRCT
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The study examined the extent to which women contributed to conflict management and peace building process in Gulu district in the period of 1999-2006. The government of the Republic of Uganda in the period of 1986-1999 ... -
CONTENT ANALYSIS OF THE COVERAGE OF PREMIERSHIP ISSUE AS DEBATED IN THE KENYA NATIONAL CONSTITUTIONAL CONFERENCE IN 2003 BY FOUR NEWSPAPERS
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)Kenya having been colonized by Britain, was under a monarchical government prior to independence. When Kenya attained self-rule in June^1963, the office of Prime minister (PM) was established but the monarch still reigned. ... -
Civic Education and its relevance in Kenyan Context; A provider’s perspective
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Civic education in Kenya has become the catch word for Government, Civil Society, donors and commissions especially as we head towards 2013 elections. According to Grindle (2004), civic education, aims to teach people about ... -
CHANG’AA DISTILLATION AND DRINKING IN IDAKHO LOCATION IKOLOMANI DIVISION, KAKAMEGA; IMPACT OF THE CLOSURE OF BUSAA CLUBS
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1984)The study raises the questions of the effect (s) of the closure of Busaa clubs (and ban on brewing of traditional types of alcohol) on the actual activity of brewing or distillation and drinking of Busaa and Chang'aa. The ... -
CAUSES OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AMONG FEMALE COMMERCIAL SEX WORKERS; IN MAJENGO WARD, MOMBASA COUNTY.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2017)The main objective of the study was to establish the causes of sexual violence among commercial sex workers in Majengo, Mombasa County. The study had three main objectives namely; to examine the underlying causes of sexual ... -
CARJACKING IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY; AN INVESTIGATION OF THE TRENDS AND PATTERNS.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)Carjacking is a form of organized crime which is serious and potentially life-threatening as criminals are heavily armed and use force or threat to rob victims of their vehicles. Globally, carjacking has become popular as ... -
ASSESSING THE USE OF COMPUTERS TO ENHANCE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS; A CASE STUDY OF NAIROBI PRIMARY SCHOOL
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)Much of the previous research into the computers and internet being used to enhance teaching and learning in primary school’s mechanism has concentrated generally on developed countries. Not much known local study has ... -
VIOLENT EXTREMISM AND TERRORISM IN 21st CENTURY THE CASE OF AL-SHABAAB AND BOKO HARAM
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2020)The world today faces numerous security challenges and United Nations has listed violent extremism and terrorism among the leading security concerns of the 21st Century. Questions arise on how violent extremism and terrorism ... -
THE SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN IMMIGRATION AND NATIONAL SECURITY; A STUDY OF KENYA’S MIGRATION MANAGEMENT
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)This study was undertaken to determine if there is a symbiotic relationship between Kenya’s immigration management and national security. The work set out to achieve three major objectives. Firstly, to determine if a ... -
THE ROLE OF NON-STATE ACTORS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS; A CASE STUDY OF THE RED CROSS SOCIETY OF KENYA ,
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2017)Diplomacy is becoming a critical government function in the 21st century owing to globalization and interdependence of nations in political, social and economic development. Further many non-state actors have come into ... -
USE OF BORDER COMMUNITIES TO ENHANCE INTEGRATION IN THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY; A Case Study of Karamoja Cluster
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2016)The East Africa Cooperation is working on a formula for attaining political federation. There is the office of Deputy Secretary General for Fast Tracking Political Federation but to date, EAC remains an association of ... -
THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN PEACE BUILDING IN SOMALIA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)Peace building has become increasing important as a means of preventing continuing hostilities among previously warring factions. However, peace building strategies or designs have not fully recognized the particular needs ... -
THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN PEACE BUILDING IN PUNTLAND, SOMALIA.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Peace building has become increasing important as a means of preventing continuing hostilities among previously warring factions. However, peace building strategies or designs have not fully recognized the particular needs ... -
COMMUNITY-BASED SECURITY INITIATIVES AND THE SUCCESS OF NATIONAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT IN AFRICA; A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE KENYA AND RWANDA EXPERIENCE
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2020)This research set out to explore community-based security initiatives and the success of national security management in the African continent. It also sought to assess the global role of this mechanism in managing national ... -
THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN PEACE BUILDING; A CASE STUDY OF LIBERIA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2014)This study is based on the role played by women in sensitizing, making and building peace in post conflict times. The case study is Liberia which after prolonged periods of civil war is gradually experiencing a different ... -
THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN ARMED CONFLICT; A CASE STUDY OF CATTLE RUSTLING IN TURKANA, 2005-2010
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2016)Many pastoralist communities around the globe are experiencing conflicts. This study was undertaken in the Turkana region, Kenya where armed conflicts have been persistent for generations. Although studies have been carried ... -
THE ROLE OF UNITED NATIONS IN INTRASTATE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT DURING THE POST COLD WAR PERIOD
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)This study examines the whole of United Nations in intrastate conflict management in the post-Cold War period. It is necessitated by the following factors: Arising incidences of intrastate war being threats to International ... -
THE ROLE OF TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE IN RESOLVING THE SOMALI AND SOUTH SUDAN CONFLICTS
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2017)In order to achieve accountability for past injustice, provide redress for victims and move from conflict to peace, the concept of transitional justice has become indispensable in global post conflict states, and perhaps ... -
THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT; THE CASE OF THE SOMALIA NATIONAL RECONCILIATION CONFERENCE (SNRC), 2002 - 2004
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)The aim of this research was to examine the role of traditional leaders in conflict management and resolution processes with a focus on the Somalia. The central question examined the role of traditional leaders in the ... -
THE ROLE OF THE UNITED NATIONS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (2010-2018)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2019)The purpose of this study was to assess the role of the United Nations in conflict resolution in Democratic Republic of Congo (2010-2018). Three specific objectives anchored the study. They were: to establish the genesis ...