Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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THE ROLE OF TRACK II DIPLOMACY IN MANAGEMENT OF INTERNAL CONFLICTS; A CASE STUDY OF KENYA'S POST¬ ELECTORAL CONFLICT MANAGEMENT (2007-2008)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)This research set out to investigate the contribution of track II diplomacy in the conflict management process of Kenya’s post-electoral conflict in 2007-2008. The study set out three objectives to guide the research. First ... -
THE ROLE OF THE INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY ON DEVELOPMENT LED MEDIATION PROCESS IN ENHANCING PEACE, STABILTY AND GOVERNANCE IN SOUTH SUDAN
(2018)This study was set to investigate the Role of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development led Mediation Process in Enhancing Peace, Stability and Governance in South Sudan. The Inter- Governmental Authority on Development ... -
THE ROLE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; A CASE STUDY OF PLAN INTERNATIONAL THARAKA CONSTITUENCY
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)The global stage has witnessed controversy about the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in community development Their actions have come under much scrutiny and their role as promoters of good causes in the ... -
THE ROLE OF NON STATE ACTORS IN ENVIRONMENTAL DIPLOMACY IN AFRICA; THE CASE STUDY OF WANGARI MAATHAI AND THE GREEN BELT MOVEMENT IN KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)Environmental diplomacy is the process of enabling and encouraging environmental cooperation between two or more parties. It helps to promote peace through conflict resolution by supporting to prevent conflict before it ... -
Collaboration between public and private security in Kenya.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The intention in this project is to look at the changed role that private security has begun to play in Kenya in many of the traditional public or state police spheres of operation irrespective of the lack of a formal ... -
THE ROLE OF NGOS IN PEACE BUILDING; A CASE STUDY OF CONFLICTS BETWEEN THE TURKANA AND SAMBURU IN KENYA’S SAMBURU COUNTY
(2017)This chapter provides a brief introduction and background to the study, the statement of the problem, research questions and objective of the study, literature review which seeks to identify the literature gaps. The chapter ... -
THE ROLE OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN DEMOCRATIZING GOVERNANCE IN AFRICA; A CASE STUDY OF KENYA AND BOTSWANA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)Human rights play a key role in democratizing governance. The OAU and later the AU have developed key democratic governance frameworks. However, despite these efforts, democratic governance seems to fledge across the ... -
THE ROLE OF EXTERNAL ACTORS IN AFRICA'S INTERNAL CONFLICTS; THE CASE OF SUDAN CONFLICT (1983-2004)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)Many countries in Africa have experienced internal conflicts some of which have undermined their viability or existence as states. Whereas the causes of these conflicts are to be found within the inherent weaknesses of ... -
THE ROLE OF DIPLOMACY IN PROMOTING REGIONAL SECURITY; CASE STUDY OF RWANDA’S CONTRIBUTION
(2019)Regional Security is a multi-level concern in which States, knowledge-empowered people, institutions and organizations need to get together in order to chart a way to overcome regional and global challenges. The study’s ... -
The role of collective security arrangements in promoting if REGIONAL PEACE; CASE STUDY OF EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY (EAC)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2016)The East African Community has one of the most vibrant and dedicated collective security arrangements in Sub-Saharan Africa. In recent times, the consistency with which terrorist organizations have targeted the region has ... -
THE ROLE OF CIVILIANS IN COMBATING TERRORISM; A CASE STUDY OF KENYA 2010-2016
(2019)In Kenya as in the rest of the world, terrorism is a huge challenge. It threatens to bring down state security and crumble economies. Terrorist attacks have happened in Nairobi, Mombasa, Madera, Carissa and Wajir Counties ... -
THE ROLE OE EXTERNAL ACTORS IN NATURAL RESOURCE BASE CONFLICTS; THE CASE OF DRC (1990-2005)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2006)This study seeks to investigate the role of the external actors in conflicts that have become influenced by the availability and loot ability of natural resources like the DRC between 1990 and 2005. The analysis seeks to ... -
THE PRINCIPLE OF RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT (R2P); A CASE STUDY OF SOUTH SUDAN
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)This research project explored the role of the state, regional and sub-regional organizations as well as the international community in ensuring that the principle of responsibility to protect is adhered to during times ... -
THE MEDIA AND FOREIGN POLICY DECISION MAKERS IN KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)Foreign policy decision making has been the prerogative of heads of state, the decision makers in most states. Many decision makers have admitted that the media has forced them to respond to issues that were not even in ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF INTERNAL FACTORS ON UGANDA’S FOREIGN POLICY SINCE INDEPENDENCE
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2003)This dissertation has concerned itself with describing, explaining, examining and predicting the influence of internal factors in the foreign policy of Uganda. It proceeds from the premise that studies in the past have ... -
BILATERAL INVESTMENT TREATIES A CASE STUDY OF KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2017)Bilateral investment treaties have been for long used by States in an attempt to increase flow of foreign direct investment to their economies. Whereas whether these treaties lead to increased FDI is a subjective issue, ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF EXTERNAL ACTORS ON THE EAST AFRICA COMMUNITY (1990-2016)
(2017)Regional integration has a long history in East Africa. The main concerns of this study are to examine the influence of external actors on the East Africa Community. Specifically, the study aimed at evaluating the relationship ... -
THE IMPACT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON THE KENYAN SOCIETY AND AVENUES IN ADDRESSING THE PHENOMENON
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2017)Domestic violence is very evident around the world. Indeed, there are cases of domestic violence in every society. The United States for instance witness has an estimated two to four million women annually who fall victims ... -
THE EMERGING ROLE OF CYBERSECURITY IN INTERNATIONAL PEACE; A CASE STUDY OF KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2017)The purpose of this project is to get a better understanding of the new concept, and even threat to international peace and security, which is cybersecurity in East Africa most specifically Kenya. This study will focus on ... -
THE EFFICACY OF THE UN FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE (UNFCCC) IN PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY IN AFRICA A CASE OF PARIS AGREEMENT IN KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2020)The research study looks at the efficacy of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC) in promoting environmental security in Africa; a case of Paris agreement in Kenya. The following three research questions ...