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The Participation of Women in Peace Building Efforts Arising From Conflicts in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya, 1991-2016
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Refugee women’s contribution towards the realization of peace is undeniably critical and visible, yet they continue to face obstacles that inhibit their full participation in the existing peacebuilding structures and ... -
PEACEBUILDING AS A TOOL FOR PROMOTING IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2018)Among Kenya’s development challenges, none are more pressing than its social and economic travails. With these development challenges, Kenya has a growing higher education sector. The number of students in universities has ... -
Peacebuilding in post-conflict Africa; A case study of South Sudan
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)This study looks at the peacebuilding process in South Sudan. The research discusses comprehensively the conflict in South Sudan and the various peacebuilding initiatives that have been put forth to sustain peace in South ... -
Peacekeeping and Protection of Civilians in African Conflicts; A Case Study of MONUC in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from 1999 to the Present
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)The recorded history of mankind is a relentless succession of violent conflicts. The reality of many civilians caught up in armed conflicts and other situations of violence, especially in Africa, is desperate; they need ... -
Persisting Transboundary Resource Conflicts in Africa- a Case Study of River Omo Delta
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Globally, there are 263 transboundary river basins, out of which 59 are in Africa and five in Kenya. The Omo Delta is located within Lake Turkana Basin, which is one of Kenya’s shared ecosystems with Ethiopia. Due to bad ... -
Perspectives on Aid Politics in the Horn of Africa- an Analysis of the Impact of Turkey’s Intervention in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examined the dynamics of aid politics in Horn of Africa. A specific focus was Turkey’s humanitarian aid intervention in Somalia in 2011 when parts of the country were hit by famine that triggered huge populations ... -
Police Preparedness for Counter-Terrorism in Kenya, 1995-2005
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2006)The objectives of this study were to assess the magnitude of threats posed by terrorism relative to traditional security problems, structure and inclination of Kenya security apparatus prior to the rise in the threat of ... -
The Policy Context and Its Effects on Foreign Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Generally, this study sought to analyse the effects of government policies on foreign insurance companies using Kenya as a case study. The study therefore, examined the links between government policy and investment on ... -
The Political Economy of Oil and Its Role in Enhancing Development in Africa: a Case Study of Nigeria and Angola
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of the study was to examine the political economy of oil and its role in enhancing development in Africa, using case studies of Nigeria and Angola. The study attempted to apply the World Systems Theory developed ... -
POST- CONFLICT RECONSTRUCTION IN SOUTH SUDAN; A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT, JULY 2011 - JULY 2012
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)This study examines post-conflict reconstruction of South Sudan which gained its independence from the Government of Sudan on 9th July, 2011, as the outcome of a referendum as contained in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement(CPA) ... -
POST-CONFLICT CHALLENGES IN SOUTH SUDAN; ISSUES AND PROSPECTS
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2012)Peace agreement can be perceived as an integral part of conflict resolution. It is difficult to explain and describe conflict resolution without analyzing some forms of agreement that have been reached between the conflicting ... -
Power, bad governance and persistent conflicts in the horn of Africa: a case study of south Sudan.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study seeks to explain how power, bad governance and greed by the political elites in government cause the violent conflicts witnessed in South Sudan. The overarching aim of this research is to establish a connection ... -
The Principle of Territorial Integrity as a Determinant of Kenya’s National Security Policy 2002-2016
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Over the years, Kenya has experienced a variety of security issues. In response, this study investigates whether the territorial integrity concept had an impact on Kenya's national security policies during a fourteen-year ... -
Promoting peace and security in Africa: impact of small arms and light weapons in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In full appreciation of the multiplicity of challenges afflicting the African Continent, this study focusses on the promotion of peace and security in Africa, with an assessment of the impact of illicit SALW in Kenya. ... -
Promoting Peace and Security in Africa: the Role of Ngos a Case Study of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Promoting peace and security in conflict states in Africa has attracted many actors and stakeholders in the process. Initially the idea was that states are the only actors in peace and security, however other actors have ... -
PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AND NATION BRANDING; A CASE STUDY OF KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2015)Kenya had been a peaceful country and a tourist hub until August 1998 when the United States of America embassy was hit by terrorist killing about two hundred and fifty (250) people and the subsequent terror attacks on ... -
Public Diplomacy and the Cultivation of National Image: the Case of China’s Image in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)China’s public diplomacy has been proactive and reactive aimed at communicating China’s soft power to global audiences and counteracting a negative portrayal of China’s image. It is this context that provides the platform ... -
Public Transport Saccos Compliance With Labour Regulations in Kenya: a Case of Rongai - Route Matatus
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study focused on compliance with regulations governing operations in the public transport sector. Using three SACCO’s with vehicles that ply the Rongai-Nairobi route, the study sought to (i) assess factors that ... -
Refugee Repatriation as a National Security Concerninafrica: Kenya-Somalia Experience (2013-2018)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The purpose of this study was to assess refugee repatriation as a national security concern in Africa: Kenya- Somali experience (2013-2018). Three specific objectives anchored the study: To examine the factors underlying ... -
Refugee Solutions and Implications for Peace Among the South Sudanese Refugees at Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Generally, this study is about the refugee solutions and implications for peace among the South Sudanese refugees at Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya. Consequently, it examined the global refugee issues and experiences within ...
