Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Role Of Subnational Governments In International Relations
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2019)This research set out to investigate the role of subnational governments in international affairs, using Kenya??™s County Governments as a case study. Subnational governments are governments below the national/central ... -
The role of political decentralization in conflict prevention: a case study of Kenya, 1990-2010
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)This project critically analyzes and builds an in-depth understanding on the role political decentralization plays in conflict prevention. Without the foundations for good political and economic governance, development ... -
Influence of play on the developement of preschool children's social skills in Kabete Zone, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of play on pre school children's social skills in Kabete zone. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study. The study employed descriptive survey design ... -
Effects of nationalism on regional integration a comparative study of Tanzania and Kenya in the East African Community (EAC)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)Africa has reached a point in its history where it has realized the importance and need to unite in order to grow as continent. Unification and strength in numbers is vital in rendering Africa a force to reckon with in an ... -
Perceptions of pre-school and standard one teachers on school readiness of children transiting to standard one in Kabete District, Central Province, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The purpose of this study was to establish the perceptions of both pre-school and primary school teachers on school readiness of children transiting from pre-school to standard one. This study set out to investigate the ... -
Interventions in the participation of children with physical challenges in Early Childhood Education learning in Starehe district of Nairobi
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)This study sought to investigate the interventions adopted by preschool teachers in the learning of physically challenged preschool children in Starehe District of Nairobi. The study looks at the background information ... -
Management of Gender Based Violence: challenges faced by psychosocial and medical practitioners in Nairobi Women's Hospital
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The research focused on the management of GBV: challenges faced by the medical and psychosocial practitioners in Nairobi Women's Hospital. The study also sought to find out the following: the extent to which financial ... -
A study of the impact of phonemic awareness and phonics intervention on children's reading achievement: a case study of Shadrack Kimalel Primary School- Nairobi Province, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)This study investigated the performance of pupils with pre-school education in reading activities, before and after the phonemic awareness and phonics intervention, and the performance of pupils without pre-school education ... -
An Anlysis of Militant Radical Terrorism and Counter Terrorism Measures in Kenya, 1985-2010
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)Globalised radical militant Islamist terrorism has been on the rise. Located in the fourth wave of modem terrorism, this kind of terror differs from other since it is deeply rooted in religion. In effect its religious root ... -
Decision making in International Crisis: Kenya's post-election crisis, 2007-2008
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The concept of international crisis has recently transformed from the conventional interstate conflicts to an intra-national dimension. The transformation has developed along the lines of intra-state conflicts resulting ... -
UNEMPLOYMENT OF YOUTH IN KENYA; IMPLICATIONS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
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Dual diplomacy in the mediation process of the Kenya 2008 Post Election Conflict
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)This project aims at clearly outlining dual diplomacy and illustrating that it is the best method of conflict resolution. Official diplomacy which is herein referred to as track I diplomacy is weak and indeed handicapped ... -
International NGOs and peace building: the contribution of Care-International (Kenya) in Kibera
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)This research project attempts to give a critique of the peace building process in Kibera following the early 2008 post-election violent conflict. In particular, the researcher assesses Care-International's peace building ... -
Piracy, international law and diplomacy: a case study of Kenyan agreements on prosecuting piracy
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)This study looks at piracy off the coast of Somalia that has riveted the world's attention since 2008 when a sudden increase in its incidences was reported. It traces piracy from the ancient times through the Middle Ages ... -
Role of guidance and counselling in addressing psychosocial needs of orphaned pupils in public pre-schools in Nakuru municipality, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)Kenya as a developing nation is undergoing dynamic, political, economic and social cultural transitions. The education system is also adjusting to the current trends in handling of pupils in a holistic manner. Two key ... -
Societal security and migration: a case study of the Somali migrant settlement in Eastleigh, 1990-2010
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The evolution of the analysis of security has been in favor of the broadening subject matter that constitutes the security of a person, group and state. The evolution has seen a shift from the . traditional approach of ... -
The responsibility to protect: burying the concept of Humanitarian Intervention
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)Humanitarian intervention lies at the fault-line in international relations between the principles of international law and state sovereignty on the one hand, and morality and the protection of human rights on the other. ... -
Substance use and abuse among offenders under probation supervision in Kenya: a case of offenders under probation supervision in Limuru
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The study aimed at establishing the prevalence of substance use and abuse, factors that influence the substance use and abuse, and the effects of substance use and abuse among offenders under probation supervision in Kenya. ... -
Violent Non-State Actors And National Security In The Horn Of Africa: The Kenyan Experience, 2012-2018
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2020)Violent non-state actors have been in existence for millennia. Even during the peak of its power, the Roman empire had to deal with roaming criminal bands that preyed on her citizens as well as with maritime pirates. ... -
INFLUENCE OF PARENTAL CHARACTERISTICS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNITY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN EMBAKASI DISTRICT, NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The purpose of this study was to find out parental characteristics and its influence on academic performance of unity preschool children in Embakasi district, Nairobi County, Kenya. The study's objectives were to determine ...