Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Environmental diplomacy as a green economy for Kenya; the impact of climate change on agriculture, 1963-2012
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Kenya's agricultural sector employs over 75 percent of the workforce, directly and indirectly accounts for approximately 51 percent of Kenya's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and has the capacity for significant growth - if ... -
MARITIME SECURITY AND RESOURCE EXPLOITATION; THE ROLE FOR INTER AGENCY COORDINATION
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2016)Kenya’s maritime zones are estimated at 230,000Km2 which is approximately 40 percent of the country’s total landmass. This area is referred to as the maritime domain and plays a vital role in Kenya’s economic development. ... -
THE POLITICS OF STABILISATION; KENYA'S POLICY POSTURE IN EASTERN AFRICA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1979)Kenya is one of the six countries which make up the Eastern African region. The other states are Ethiopia, Somalia, the Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. Because of their common border with Tanzania and Uganda, Burundi, Ruanda ... -
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. ... -
The influence of executive-legislature Relations on Legislative Oversight in Kenya, 2008-2013
(2019)Kenya has witnessed evolution in the Executive-Legislature relations starting from independence. Re-introduction of multi-party politics in 1990 witnessed an increasingly assertive and strong legislature ready to effectively ... -
KENYA’S ROLE IN REGIONAL PEACE AND STABILITY; CASE STUDY OF SUDAN
(2015)Kenya has frequently participated in conflict resolution in Eastern Africa. The peace process ended after the signing of Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) that proposed a two-state solution through which the Republic of ... -
PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AND NATION BRANDING; A CASE STUDY OF KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)Kenya had been a peaceful country and a tourist hub until August 1998 when the United States of America embassy was hit by terrorist killing about two hundred and fifty (250) people and the subsequent terror attacks on ... -
THE IMPACT OF THE FAMILY SETTING ON JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1984)Juvenile delinquency has been defined by many theorists in different ways. In the International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences (1958) juvenile delinquency is defined as the behavior on the part of children which may, ... -
.Political and economic factors as determinants on Inter State- Relations: a case study of Kenya and Tanzania, 1964-1988
(1997)It was the changing relations between Kenya and Tanzania over the years that stimulated this research. The former members of the East African Community had formed ideal partners, having shared colonial background. common ... -
An evaluation of the Electoral Commission of Kenya's implementation of electoral activities prior and during the 2007 general elections
(2010)It is important to recognize the challenges of elections management. There are underlying factors that affects the process, and in judging the conduct of an election by an Electoral Management Body (EMB), all these factors ... -
RELATIVE DISTRIBUTION 0F SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESOURCES AND THE PERFORMANCE OF C.P.E. (A CASE STUDY OF GAITU SUB-LOCATION, MERU DISTRICT)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1983)It is impossible to live without being educated. In the sense that every individual has to meet the impact of the environment. Formal education is greatly uplifted in most societies and so ' the parents seek a vicarious ... -
Domestic Implementation of International Refugee Law: the Kenyan case
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2003)It is becoming increasingly clear that international refugee protection developed since the beginning of the 20th century is under extreme pressure and unless concerted action is taken, the institution of refugee protection ... -
ISLAMIC MORAL TEACHINGS ON ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION; A CASE STUDY OF MUSLIM YOUTH OF MUMIAS
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)It is a common scene to find some Muslims especially, the youth in Mumias drunk. Despite the teachings of Quran being clear in condemning alcohol, still some do get drunk. Islam reached Mumias during the reign of Nabongo ... -
Socio Economic Implication of Corruption in Africa: the Case of Nairobi County in Kenya.
(2020)Introduction to the study: This study examines the socio-economic implications of corruption in the Nairobi city county government on the residents of Nairobi County. The study explores the impacts of corruption on the ... -
Governance and Cross-Cultural Practices enhancing Inter-State relations Case Study; Eritrea-Kenya Relations.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)Interstate relations in Africa remain constrained, a situation that is escalated by different political systems, poor governance, weak internal institutions, cross- cultural differences, and effects of colonialism. In an ... -
INTERNATIONALIZATION OF AFRICAN CONFLICTS CASE STUDY OF CHINA IN SOUTH SUDAN
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)Internationalization of African conflicts is a phenomenon that has dominated political systems for sometimes now. With the rise in need for trade and energy resources world over, states are jostling for every opportunity ... -
The determinants of the level of international reserve holdings in Kenya an empirical analysis
(1995)International reserves form an integral part of a nation's overall portfolio of foreign assets . These reserves are held by monetary authorities so as to enable intervention in the foreign exchange market, finance an ... -
Immigration and National Security: an Assessment of Regional Immigration Into Kenya Using Human-security as a Yard Stick in Evaluating Migrants' Identity and Security Dynamics in Kenya
(2012)International migration reinforces interdependence between countries allowing for the transfer of knowledge and skills. The nature of migration into Kenya by regional migrants clearly indicates the above motivations and ... -
The Role of Intellectuals in Building Democratic Political Culture in Africa: a Case Study of Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)Intellectuals in the past and present have been very instrumental in shaping the minds of the people. They have the capacity to root out some of the deep-rooted cultures and norms in the society through critical thinking ... -
Intellectual property rights regimes (acquisition and ownership) in public research institutions in Kenya: a case study of Kari, Kemri and Kirdi
(2007)Intellectual property (JP) was, until recently, the concern for specialists and producers of intellectual property rights (IPR). However, the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) ...