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The impact of regional integration on conflict resolution and peace building in Africa; a case study of the East Africa Community (2000-2010)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The main aim of the study is to investigate the impact of regional integration on conflict resolution and peace building in Africa; where a case study of the East Africa Community was taken as from 2000-2010. Against the ... -
The effects of television viewing on children's language development; the case for Wangige Division, Kabete District
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The purpose ofthis study was to explore the effects of TV viewing on language development of preschool children in Wangige division Kabete District. The objectives of the study were: To determine whether language development ... -
Influence of school based factors on student performance in KCSE in public secondary schools in Masaba South district, Kisii County, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The purpose of this study was to establish the school based factors that influence performance of Kenya certificate of secondary examinations (KCSE) in Masaba South District. Four research objectives were formulated to ... -
Effects of headteachers' motivation on school achievements in public and private schools in Sabatia division, Vihiga district, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of motivation of headteachers on school achievement in Sabatia Division Vihiga County. The study sought to establish whether motivation of headteachers influence school ... -
Influence of teaching and learning materials on children performance in pre-schools in Borabu district, Nyamira County, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of the use of teaching and learning materials on children performance in pre-schools in Borabu District, Nyamira country. The following were objectives of the study: ... -
The Challenges of Curbing Corruption in Kenya; a Case of the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)This study??™s objective was to assessthe challenges of curbing corruption in Kenya especially over the period from 2008 to 2012 with a focus on how the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has positioned itself to overcome ... -
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PEACE KEEPING OPERATIONS (PKOs) IN AFRICA; THE CASE OF THE AFRICAN UNION MISSION IN SOMALL 2007-2012
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)A person??™s intention to act entreprenuerially is a strong predictor of entreprenuerial action such as going into self-employment. In the quest to explain causation for entreprenuerial intentions, the present study examined ... -
Femininity and Masculinity of Conflict; A Comparative Analysis of Somalia and Sudan Women’s Contribution to Peace Building
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)The study examines masculinity and femininity of conflict and specifically makes a comparative analysis of Somalia and South Sudan. Its main objective is to compare the effects of femininity and masculinity on women??™s ... -
The Role of IGAD in Facilitating the Participation of Women in Conflict Management; Case of Somalia, 1992 - 2006
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)After the cold war, there was an increase in intra-state conflicts in many African countries. The proliferation of weapons into these countries led to conflicts over both scarcity and abundance of natural resources in many ... -
The Implementation of Environmental Treaties in Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)This project investigates the implementation of environmental treaties particularly the multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs). The project uses a conceptual framework of analysis that looks at the conversion of ... -
The Impact of Technological Advancement on the International Relations of East African States
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)Technology has revolutionized communication to such an extent that to remain relevant one has to keep abreast with the changes since they affect every sector of society. International relations is concerned with how states ... -
Environmental Security in National Security: the Case of the Horn of Africa
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)With the complex dynamics of security in the Horn of Africa, there comes the challenge of addressing security issues in the region by both governments and non-governmental organizations. Environmental security is a highly ... -
The Role of Community Conservancies in Wildlife Conservation and Livelihoods Systems of the Maasai: a Case Study of Enoonkishu Conservancy, Narok County, Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)This study was conducted in Enoonkishu Conservancy, one of the newly established community conservancies in Mara Ecosystem in Narok County. The main objective was to examine the role of community conservancies in wildlife ... -
The Efficacy of State Responses to Terrorism; a Critical Analysis of the Us and Kenya's Counterterrorism Approaches
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)For nearly two decades, international terrorism has remained a considerable challenge to international peace and security, to which states have responded in a variety of ways. The 11 September 2001 Al-Qaeda directed attacks ... -
The Role of Non-governmental Organizations in Promoting Diplomacy in Kenya: Case of Africa Peace
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)This study broadly examines NGOs as non state actors in diplomacy. It examines in general NGOs activities and diplomacy in Kenya both pre and post independence and narrows down to contributions of NGO activities to diplomacy ... -
The Role and Challenges of the United Nations Security Council in Promoting Global Peace
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)As it is well known, the UN was formed after the Second World War primarily, among other reasons to maintain international peace and security. The founders of the UN had not foreseen the possibility of engaging in Peace ... -
Dualist or Monist; Intricacies of Treaty Practice in Kenya
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)There are two main schools of thought regarding the relationship between international law and municipal law. On the one hand is the monist theory which argues that both international law and municipal law regimes belong ... -
Kenya-China Bilateral Foreign Relations; 1963-2012
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)This study analyses foreign relations with particular focus on the bilateral relationship between Kenya and China. Although the two countries had contact with each other dating back to 15th century AD, Kenya and China began ... -
Drug and Substance Abuse in Secondary Schools in Kenya A Case Study of Kiambu County
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)Drug abuse is becoming an increasing problem in Kenya. A number of studies carried out in the country show that almost every Kenyan youngster at one time or another experiments with drugs, especially beer and cigarettes. ...