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A STUDY OF SPIRIT ACTIVITIES AND SOME RELATED FORMS OF MAGIC TODAY IN IVETI, MBOONI, TULIMANI AND KISAU LOCATIONS OF UKAMBANI.
(1987)The findings showed that youths between ages 15-20 were at more risk to indulge in drug and substance abuse and that male students are more likely to indulge into drugs and substances abuse as compared to their female ... -
The pre-mediation phase in management of the electoral violent conflict in Kenya (2008)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)The electoral violent conflict that occurred in 2008 brought Kenya close to a failed state. The political crisis attracted the attention of the international community that moved in swiftly to try and prevent it from ... -
Managing conflict in the horn of Africa: a comparative study of the African Union in Somalia and Sudan (Darfur)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The effectiveness of conflict resolution as a technique in managing civil wars has gained increasing attention in today's international arena. Nonetheless, tie outcome of the strategy whether successful or failed- is ... -
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 ... -
USE OF BORDER COMMUNITIES TO ENHANCE INTEGRATION IN THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY; A Case Study of Karamoja Cluster
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2016)The East Africa Cooperation is working on a formula for attaining political federation. There is the office of Deputy Secretary General for Fast Tracking Political Federation but to date, EAC remains an association of ... -
Urban Land Development and Planning Law in Kenya: the Case of Nairobi City and Bordering Urban Areas
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1994)The dissertation focuses on urban land development in Kenya, using Nairobi city and bordering urban areas as a case study to illustrate critical problems of metropolitan planning in Kenya. The study is an attempt to assess ... -
The multinational corporation and government control in Kenya - with special reference to the manufacturing sector
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1979)The continuing growing influence and power of the multinational corporation vis-a-vis the world economic and national economies is a phenomenon which has attracted the interest of scholars the world over and is of special ... -
Human Rights Challenges for Migrant Workers: a Case of Returning Kenyans From the Gulf Region.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2020)The continued uproar in the media about Kenyan migrant workers mistreatments and human rights violations in the Gulf region has led to a lot being desired as to what can be a lasting solution, since with increased unemployment ... -
The EFFECTS OF SOUTH SUDAN CONFLICT ON IT’S IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)The conflict in South Sudan and regional security relationship was the main objective of this study. The specific objectives were: -to review the discourses on African regional security internal conflicts and its impacts, ... -
Determinants of Commercial banks profitability in Kenya
(2011)The commercial bank profitability growth index is an important criterion for measuring the performance of commercial banks in Kenya but in the past it has been on a declining trend. This study assesses, the determinants ... -
CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS AND DEMOCRATIZATION OF AFRICAN STATES CASE STUDY OF BURUNDI
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2020)The concept of democracy in post-colonial Africa elicits mixed reactions given the varied experiences witnessed in different countries that claim to adhere to this principle. CMR and Democratization of Burundi depict a ... -
Failed States as a Failure of Policy: A Case Study of Somalia (2011-2017)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2019)The case of Somalia is typical of a failed state. For close to three decades now, the country has been in an endless civil war. In the absence of a strong government, the Somali nationals languish in abject poverty due to ... -
Influence of reparation issues on collective forgiveness: the case of British government and mau mau fighters in Nyeri County, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2017)The case filed in London by the former Mau Mau fighters received a lot of global attention. It was the first time a case challenging the acts of the former mighty British Empire during colonialism had been allowed to proceed ... -
The 21st Century Diplomacy of Developing Countries: a Case Study of Kenyan Diplomat, 2000-2010
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The changing trends in diplomacy are an interesting area in international relations that have brought about new opportunities for countries across the globe to grow and thrive. Developing countries should get versed with ... -
UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION IN KENYA ; FACTORS AFFECTING ITS EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION - A CASE STUDY OF TAVETA DIVISION, TAITA-TAVETA DISTRICT.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2005)The attainment of Universal Primary Education (UPE) by the year 2005 and Education for All (EFA) by 2015 has been one of the major developmental goals of the Kenya government (Republic of Kenya, 2003 (b)). To achieve this ... -
Factors that account for the marginal participation of women in the political processe: The case of Maasai women
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2008)The aim of this study is to identify factors that account for the marginal participation of Maasai women in political processes. The objective of the study is to establish why women do not actively participate in the ... -
IMPACT OF DRUG ABUSE ON ACADEMIC PERFOMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA A CASE STUDY OF KABONDO DIVISION
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2009)The accessibility and consumption of psychoactive substances by the youths have attracted a great deal from scholars. Drug abuse by secondary school students is a major concern among parents, teachers and the society in ... -
THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT; THE CASE OF THE SOMALIA NATIONAL RECONCILIATION CONFERENCE (SNRC), 2002 - 2004
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)The aim of this research was to examine the role of traditional leaders in conflict management and resolution processes with a focus on the Somalia. The central question examined the role of traditional leaders in the ... -
The 1982 UN convention on the law of the sea and piracy : a case study of piracy off the Somali Coast in 2005-2009
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is the main treaty dealing with all maritime affairs. The treaty criminalizes the offence of piracy. Piracy has become a major topic for intellectual analysis in the ... -
Impact of Terrorism on Africa Economic Performance; A Case Study of Kenya (2000-2016)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2017)The 21st century is one characterized by more connectivity than at any other point in human history. Advancements in transport and communication over millennia has made human existence so interconnected and interdependent ...
