Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The middle east peace process and its possible future
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2002)A critical analysis of the Middle East peace process reveal that its future is linked to the commitment by all parties in the conflict to implement the resolutions of the UN and its agencies and to accept a peaceful ... -
Terrorism and the Media: a Symbiotic Relationship
(2006)This exploratory study seeks to investigate via the agency of the concept of symbiosis how mutually beneficial the relationship between terrorism (however defined) and the media (as broadly defined) is. The study concludes ... -
Marxist theory of education and its pedagogical implications
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)This study has as its express purpose shedding light on an important issue of educational concern. The issue is Marxist theory of education. Our interest will mainly be focused on a philosophical search that exposes Marxism ... -
Secondary school students' perceptions on the role of teacher counselor in the management of deviant behaviour in Nyandarua district, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2003)This research was designed to investigate the students' perceptions towards teacher counsellor in the management of deviant behavior. The study was carried out in four secondary schools in Nyandarua District. two of which ... -
The administration of diplomatic privileges, immunities and facilities: A critical analysis of Kenya's practice
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)This paper analyses Kenya's practice in the administration of diplomatic privileges, immunities and facilities It examines their theoretical justifications and undertakes a comparative ... -
Managing Guidance and Counseling Interventions in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)The main objective of this study was to find out how management of guidance and counseling interventions were carried out in public secondary schools in Nairobi Province. With the banning of corporal punishments in ... -
The Role of Regional Peace Initiatives in Fostering Human Security Among Member States: a Case Study of the Nepad Initiative in Kenya(2000-2005)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)Ordinarily the primary responsibility of a state is to maintain law and order and to safeguard its citizens from external aggression. But contrary to this popular myth, states have struggled over time to guarantee security ... -
The Role of Good Governance in Conflict Prevention: A Case of Kenya from 1992-2007
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)The study attempts to look at the critical linkage between conflict prevention and good governance. It appraises how the two variables interact, with special focus on Kenya. The study establishes that there is a strong ... -
The quest for a regional security framework for the East African Community
(2005)The treaty forming the second East African Community was signed on 30th November 1999. The second attempt is now in its seventh year without showing significant results. In this thesis we investigate the impact of the ... -
Language and diplomacy: a critical analysis of the role of language in diplomacy
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2001)The interest into the 'mysteries and myths' of diplomacy are the roots on which this study has developed. The interests into this area of study were necessitated by the different interpretations ... -
State responses to international terrorism: a case study of the us and the war against terror (2001 - 2004)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2004)During the Cold War, containment of communism provided the raison d'etre in all US foreign policy initiatives. Yet, with the collapse of the Soviet bloc, the US now finds itself faced with new and even ... -
CONFLICT AND COOPERATION ANTECEDENTS OF KENYA UGANDA RELATIONS,1964 - 1990
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1991)This thesis exa.ines the nature of inter-state relations between Kenya and Uganda. The core premise of the investigation is that despite continuous confl i cts between the two count ries , cooper ation has ... -
A Critical Analysis of the Dimensions of illegal Migration from West Africa to Europe in the Post-Cold War Era
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2006)The study sets out to examine the phenomenon of illegal migration from West Africa to Europe and how the flow can be reduced. It is seen in the context of the historical and political evolution of African societies and ... -
A critical analysis of the role of international humanitarian law in protecting civilians in internal armed conflicts; a case study of the Democratic Republic of Congo, 1996-2005.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)This study analyses the concept of non-combatant immunity in an internal conflict as provided for in International Humanitarian Law and utilizes the Democratic Republic of Congo as the case study. The ... -
Factors influencing information channel preferences in accessing educational materials by high school teachers: a case study of Keiyo district Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2006)This study explored some of the factors which influence information channel preferences for accessing educational materials among secondary school teachers in Keiyo district of Kenya. The study was mainly informed by the ... -
The Role of Track One Diplomacy in Conflict Resolution: a Case Study of the Somali Civil War, 1991 - 2000
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2003)The main thrust of this study is to analyze the role played by official diplomacy resolution in the Somali conflict that has been raging for over a decade. To accomplish its objective, the study ... -
Students' Attitudes Towards Guidance and Counseling in Public Secondary Schools
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2005)Guidance and counseling has emerged as an essential component in the educational system. Due to economic and social changes which have resulted in the weakening of the structures of the traditional societies, boys and girls ... -
The role of kenyan print media in conflict situation: A case study of how the Nation Newspapers covered the inter-ethnic clashes in Rift Valley province during the period January, 1 to June 30, 1992 general elections year
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)Until the process to restore democracy to Africa under multi-party gained momentum Africa leaders claimed infallibility, weakened parliament and suppressed their subjects. Even the slightest criticism was viewed as subversive. ... -
The challenge of economic aspects of globalization for the african state:A case study of Uganda
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2007)The term globalization defies definition. Whereas some see it as a social process, others see it as purely an economic process. It might be more useful to regard it as encompassing economic, political and ... -
RELIGION AND ECOLOGY AN INVESTIGATION OF THE ROLE PLAYED BY A ROCHA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN CONSERVATION OF ARABUKO SOKOKE FOREST AND MIDA CREEK MANGROVE FOREST IN MALINDI AND KILIFI DISTRICTS.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)Environmental degradation is one of the global challenges that are heavily attributed to the rapid advance in science and technology. Kenya as a developing country faces a number of environmental challenges. This includes ...