Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Towards a global culture of peace: UNESCO's peacebuilding efforts in Somalia
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study examines UNESCO's peace-building efforts in Somalia since the UN Declaration and Plan of Action on a Culture of Peace Programme in 1999. The main objective of the study is to critically assess how UNESCO's ... -
A critical analysis of UN peacekeeping: the case of Sierra Leone, 1995-2005
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study investigates the role of UN Peacekeeping in conflict management and peace building and examines the achievement of UNAMSIL in maintaining international peace and security in Sierra Leone. It proceeds from the ... -
Kenya's soft power status in the Eastern Africa region
(2012)Kenya has arguably enjoyed the position of both advantage and responsibility among its neighbours in the Eastern Africa region and has had in that regard, a significant positive influence on political and economic affairs ... -
Impact of new religious movements in Christianity: A case study of Repentance and Holiness Ministry in Kisumu City)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study is focused on the impact of New Religious Movements in Christianity, with specific reference to Repentance and Holiness Ministry in Kisumu City. It is a descriptive and evaluative study that tends to critically ... -
Youth in peacebuilding in Kenya's North region: a case study of burnt forest, 1992-2010
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This research focused on the role of youth in peacebuilding in Burnt Forest region of Uasin Gishu County. The study tries to change the tendency of disproportionately placing the burdens of war and violence on youths. ... -
The role of youth in Mt.Elgon conflict; the case of Sabaot's land defence force 1993-2011
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Mount. Elgon District has been inflicted by serious conflict for a long time. The main cause of Mt. Elgon conflict centers on land though other causes like cattle rustling and power struggle among clan members inhabiting ... -
Women and peace building in Kenya's urban slums: a case study of Mathare slums in Nairobi 2007-2012
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study was set to establish the participation of women in peacebuilding activities in Mathare slums, one of Kenya's urban slums, from 2007-2008. The study objective was to investigate if women were involved in peacebuilding ... -
ICT transforming pedagogical practices in Kenya: a case of high school teachers in Kiambu County
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Pedagogy is a discourse and a system of order for teaching and educating a group of students. Globalization brought about by technology in the 215t Century exposes today's learner to varied technological tools. These tools ... -
THE ROLE OF PARLIAMENT IN THE FORMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study is intended to exam me the role played by parliament m the formulation and implementation of Kenya's foreign policy. The study recognizes that Kenya's constitution passed in 20 I 0 which is also Kenya's Second ... -
Diplomatic Duplicity: Abuse of Privileges and Immunities by Diplomatics in Receiving States
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Diplomatic immunity is one of the oldest elements of foreign relations, dating back as far as Ancient Greece and Rome. Today, it is a principle that has been codified into the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations ... -
The challenges and constraints of regional co-operation and integration: the African Union
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This research work is an evaluation and assessment of 'the challenges of the African Union in its drive towards the integration of Africa. Clearly, yawning economic, political and social gaps exists at the sub-regional and ... -
International actors in African domestic politics and elections: a case study of Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The concept of international actors in African politics and elections has currently raised much debate than ever before. This engagement is affecting governments, states and politics in Africa and is critically effecting, ... -
Influence of activities on performance of Language activities in pre-schools in Ndeiya division, Kiambu county
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)This study looked into the effects of television on academic performance and social behaviour of pre-school children in Tiriki East Division, Hamisi District. Several researches on television viewer ship have been carried ... -
A Study of the factors affecting implementation of free primary education in Makadara division in Nairobi province, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2004)The Government of Kenya declared Free Primary Education in all public primary schools in January, 2003. This study set out to stablish the factors affecting implementation of Free Primary Education Programme in Makadara ... -
Post conflict intervention: a comparative analysis of the education strategy in Kenya and Rwanda, 1996-2000
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The objective of this study is to demonstrate the role of education as an intervention strategy during post-conflict situation, a case study of Kenya and Rwanda. The first chapter provides background content to the topic ... -
The role of civil society in post-conflict peacebuilding and reconstruction: the case of Kenya Post 2007 elections
(2011)The political landscape in Kenya has undergone a dramatic transformation since independence. Much of post-independent Kenya has been riddled by a struggle for economic growth social development and political transition. ... -
EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS AND RESPONSE MECHANISMS IN AFRICAN CONFLICTS; THE CASE OF RWANDA, 1992-2010
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)This study gives an overview of early warning and response mechanisms (EWR) in Africa which have not significantly improved over the past two centuries. Regarding historical aspects of early warning systems and response ... -
The emerging trends in international peacekeeping missions: a comparative analysis DRC and Kosovo
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)Peacekeeping has undergone numerous changes in how the operations are carried out by the Peacekeeping forces. These changes have been necessitated by various factors like the changing nature of conflicts and actors that ... -
Humanitarian intervention and the media: a comparative analysis of Somalia and Rwanda
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The central problem of this study is that despite many years of experience and evolution of humanitarian intervention, it has not yielded a desirable pattern globally. It continues to attract much criticism. This is because ... -
Implications of cross conflict in North Eastern Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)Resource based conflicts is considered to be the single most obstacle to peace and security in North Eastern Kenya. Conflicts in these environments are products of deep seated historical-structural issues such as ...