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Integration of ICT in education in Kenya: A case study of the Nairobi School
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This research aimed at studying the integration of lCT in education in Kenya: a case study of the Nairobi school; guided by two theories: Diffusion of Innovation and Technology Acceptance Model theories. lCTs are viewed ... -
Third parties in peace negotiations: A case of Kenya's post-2007 elections peace process
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Third party interventions in peace negotiations are as ancient as the peace making itself. In every peace making process, there has been the involvement of third parties with some playing crucial roles towards the success ... -
INTERGRATION OF ICT IN EDUCATION IN KENYA; A CASE STUDY OF THE NAIROBI SCHOOL
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This research aimed at studying the integration of lCT in education in Kenya: a case study of the Nairobi school; guided by two theories: Diffusion of Innovation and Technology Acceptance Model theories. lCTs are viewed ... -
The socio-economic use of mobile phones by high school students: A case study of Samia District, in Busia County
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This paper looks at the evolution of the mobile ICellular telephones and the effects it has had on our Society, more specifically among the youth (herein represented by high school students). This paper is a shift from the ... -
Television influence on the academic performance of high school students in Nairobi
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Television is considered to be a must have in each household. Notwithstanding the benefits accruing from television, its effect on education has not been fully analysed. This is especially in language. The central problem ... -
Is Power Sharing a Feasible Alternative to the Pursuit of Peace in Contested Elections: a Comparative Analysis of Kenya and Zimbabwe
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Power-sharing governments are common ingredients of peace making and peace building efforts. Power-sharing guarantees the participation of representatives of significant groups in political decision making especially in ... -
A critical assessment of conflict management processes: A case study of the Palestine-Israel conflict, 1993-2010
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study argues that conflicts are endemic in human society and that conflicts are disruptive. Proper management of conflicts is therefore a necessary to lessen their negative impact on human society and the environment. ... -
The effects of statutory justice approaches on traditional conflict management mechanisms: The case of Borana Community in Upper Eastern Kenya between 1963-2011
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Northern Kenya is an arid part of Kenya, inhabited by the pastoralists who traverse the vast region on seasonal migrations as they seek sufficient pasture and water for their livestock. The harsh weather conditions and the ... -
The effects of the Somali conflict on security in the horn of Africa Sub-region
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The genesis of the Somali conflict can be traced to the year 1991, when Said Barre was ousted from power following a military coup d'etat Since then the country has not witnessed much peace despite various efforts by ... -
Post-conflict recovery through constitutional reform: a comparative analysis of the South African and Kenyan experiences
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The role of political parties and interest groups in East Africa community federation process (2001-2011)
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The East Africa Community made up of the territories of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and newly admitted Rwanda and Burundi have declared their intention to politically federate into a political entity to be known as the East ... -
THE ROLE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS IN PEACE - BULBING; CASE STUDY OF ISIOLO DISTRICT, KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Conflicts, especially those related to competition over resource use, have defined the better part of the history of Eastern Africa's dry lands communities. Violent conflicts involving pastoralists have become widespread ... -
Management of cross boarder conflict in Karamoja region
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Managing drugs and substance abuse in schools: a case study of Nairobi
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Drug and substance abuse has become a major concern in Kenya and in the world over. There has been increased consumption of drug and substance abuse by young Kenyans particularly school going children. The study sought to ... -
Crisis decision making in East African Community member countries: a case study of 2007-8 Kenya crisis
(2012)This study observes the nature of crisis decisions that were made during the Kenyan 2007-8 crisis. The volatility of the East African sub region and the prevalence of crisis and conflicts has necessitated a further inquiry ... -
The Youth in Processes of Conflict Management: the Case of Somalia 2000-2011
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Somalia has witnessed one of the longest, most intractable and unrelenting conflicts in the world for over two decades. The first two decades following the ouster of Siad Barre in 1991, witnessed an avalanche of largely ... -
A critical analysis of crisis decision making: the case of Kenya's post-election violence
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)The research investigates crisis decision-making during the Kenyan post-election violence. The overall objective and hypotheses of the research are to examine the relationship between crisis decision making and the post ... -
Media as Actors in Conflict: a Case Study of Violent Electoral Conflict in Kenya 2007-2008
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This research examines media as actors in conflict with Kenya's 2007-2008 violent electoral conflict as a case study. The broad understanding is informed by the concept of the pivotal role the media plays in every modem ... -
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 ...
