Abstract: The purpose of this study was to establish if there was a relationship between work-family conflict and work stress among Del Monte workers in Murang’a County. The research objectives were; to assess the level of work stress; to establish the work-family conflict; and to evaluate whether there was a relationship between work-family conflict and work stress. On theoretical framework, B.F. Skinner behavioral theory was adopted. For the research methodology, a mixed research design ...
Abstract: United States' involvement in the Horn of Africa, which includes the states of Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Eritrea, dates back to the beginning of the last century. In an effort to examine and understand why the United States finds this region important to its own interests, I intend to examine each states and American involvement in a specific issue involving the state. The United States has a significant presence and utilizes different modes of containing terrorism in...
Abstract: Africa previously described by the rest of the world as the "Dark Continent", has witnessed a new wave of competition for its resources. This competition has renewed attraction of traditional players and rising powers like China. A new global power game worthy of the world attention could be shaping in Africa. The presence of China i n Africa is creating jitters among the European powers and the United States. The United States especially feels its hegemony threatened. Unfortunatel...
Abstract: This study investigated the prevalence of depression at the work place and the necessity of an employee assistance programs (EAP) in Kamiti Prison. The subjects of the study were the Prison officers in Kamiti maxi mum prison. The study was guided by the main objective which was, investigating the prevalence of depression among the prison officers. The study aimed at finding out if there were cases of depressed prison officers. The study also sought to find out if there was need for...
Abstract: States have always been against the principle of humanitarian intervention as it threatens the territorial integrity and national sovereignty of states by forcefully invading a state's borders and interfering with its political sovereignty as well as a state's right to self government. This study explores who is better placed to carryout humanitarian intervention by analysing the current agents of intervention that possess the qualities requiring them to intervene in a situation en...
Abstract: The environment and its conservation are critical for the survival and well-being of all living creatures. Their importance has gained momentum over the years and now occupies a central position in international fora. A closely related issue that is also at the forefront in international debates is sustainable development, particularly in this period following the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, commonly referred to as Rio + 20. Bearing in mind that the world ...
Abstract: The study seeks to evaluate humanitarian intervention strategies and tools utilized by United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM1 ) and United Nations Operation in Somalia 2 (UNOSOM2) in Somalia from 1992-1995 till recently when it reopened operations after closure in March 2004. The contention in the study is to investigate what worked and what did not. The study will illuminate on the humanitarian experiences i n form of strengths, weaknesses and gaps. Scholars have identified ...
Abstract: The study explored the challenges the South Sudanese are facing in their efforts in nation building based within the context of sirnibr challenges faced by other nations across Africa’s. The theory of social construction was employed to discuss this. It was established that some of the key challenges that bedevil nation building efforts in South Sudan include among others: ethnicity/ tribalism, corruption, lack of robust economic pillars, poor service delivery, poor education sys...
Abstract: The concept of terrorism has been a political phenomenon since 1795 when terror was used as an instrument of furthering political ends. This research explores the African Union counter-terrorism mechanisms that emerged after the disastrous September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on America. Analysis bas been made of the historical development of counter-terrorism in Africa since the legacy of the Organization of African Unity. Being an Organization whose agenda was to rid Africa of co...
Abstract: The period following the Second World War was marked by a surge of intra-state conflicts on the African continent, and studies show that there have been more than thirty wars recorded in Africa since 1970 (Nhema, 2008). Burundi, a landlocked country located in East-Central Africa was of no exception. Since its independence in 1962, Burundi has been plagued by series of inter-ethnic conflicts caused by political instability and ethnic violence. The population of Burundi is made of t...
Abstract: This study aims to look at the evolving nature of non-interference in China's Africa policy. This involves looking at the non-interference principle specifically in Beijing's policies by analyzing China's role in the Sudan civil war 1983 to 2005 and the Darfur crisis. The non interference principle as contained in the policies of the African Union and United Nations has gradually shifted away from strict non-interference towards non-indifference and humanitarian intervention. Bei...
Abstract: It is now over fifty years since Kenya got her independence in 1963. However, three quarters of her population still live on less than a dollar a day. The country is plagued by corruption, food insecurity, lack of employment, environmental degradation and poor governance. When one look) at these issues, one cannot help but wonder why the country is not moving forward as would have been expected. This research looked look at the pre-independence foreign polices as the growth of any ...
Abstract: The "resource curse" is a phenomenon that came to the limelight in the 1980's. Prior to this, sufficient endowment with natural resources was hyphenated with development. However, a new paradigm observed that endowment of natural resources did not always lead to development. Venezuelan politician Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso predicted that oil would bring ruin to the world. Angolan civil war was sustained by diamond trade. Oil in the Niger Delta has led to petro aggression and minera...
Abstract: Nations in Africa have experienced endemic dictatorial regimes by its leader. At times when the democratic space is fast expanding, citizens are increasingly rising against such governance and consequently resulting in protracted ethnic conflicts and civil wars. As a result of this war, it becomes imperative to millions of people; to make the decision to flee and seek refuge in relatively safer environments. In the case of Somalia, the Somali refugees have sought asylum in the refu...
Abstract: This research investigates the extent to which the current intellectual property legal framework protects traditional knowledge. In particular this study analyses how the protection of traditional knowledge could impact development in developing countries. By drawing from the experiences in Kenya, this research will examine traditional knowledge as juxtaposed to intellectual property, explore the different forms of traditional knowledge, highlight how traditional knowledge has been...