Humanities and Social Science Research Papers/Topics

Child Rights Protection in Conflict Situations: Contextualizing the Relevance of Child Protection Laws in Somalia

Abstract: Since the collapse the government in 1991, Somalia has witnessed prevalent violence and the creation of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) in 2012 has not abated the situation as the FGS remains largely infective in protecting the population including children against human rights violation and abuse. Furthermore, Somalia law is based on traditional and Shari’a law, Xeer, which gives little room for children rights protection in the county. The purpose of this study was to e...

Compliance and Rebellion: An Assessment of the EACJ Supranational Authority (2005 – 2018)

Abstract: The East African Community has changed a lot since it was first incorporated; a lot of learning areas have been translated into the institutions currently put in place to ensure balanced growth and peaceful coexistence of member states. This study looks at the main areas of non compliance with the EAC treaty then proceeds to investigate the reaction of states when the intervention of the court is evoked to elicit compliance then the study finally looks at the authority the court ha...

Soft Power and Language: French Interests in Kenya (1990-2018)

Abstract: This research set out to analyse the use of the use of language as a tool for soft power to advance the French interest in Kenya. The objectives of the study were to: analyse how the French have used language as a soft power tool in Kenya; determine the cultural and educational influence of French in Kenya and to, analyse avenues for developing French-Kenya relations. France is known as one of the few nations that have stuck with the of soft power for centuries. However, French rel...

Youth Unemployment and Security in Kenya: The Case of Kwale County (2010-2018)

Abstract: The study sought to examine the perceptions relating to youth unemployment in Kwale County. The study was guided by the following objectives: to identify factors influencing youth unemployment in Kwale County; to examine the effects of youth unemployment on security in Kwale County and to identify approaches that have been employed by Kenya’s government on youth unemployment and security in Kwale County. Qualitative research design was used and the target population was leaders d...

The Impact of Foreign Direct Investments in Nigeria’s Oil Industry on Youth Employment in Niger Delta From 1998 – 2018

Abstract: The main objective of this study was to examine the impact of the influence of Foreign Direct Investments on youth employment in the Niger Delta. Nigeria is Africa’s leading producer of oil and among the top oil producers in the world. Much of the oil is found in the Niger Delta with a few activities in the Chad basin. This has not made it possible for the communities in the Niger Delta to enjoy the extraction of this wealth. Other countries like Indonesia and Qatar have somethin...

Assessment of the Role of Hydro Diplomacy in Managing Nile Water Resources between Uganda and Egypt (2000-2018)

Abstract: The study focused on the role of hydro diplomacy in managing the Nile water resources between Uganda and Egypt. The problem of the study was to find out why Egypt continues to limit Uganda on how best Uganda can use the Nile. Interdependence liberalism theory asserts states seek out cooperation and not conflict which forms a basis of all state relations. Structural realism theory assumes power is the most important factor that states use to match national interests. The study under...

Quandary of Retrials of the Powerful and the Mighty in International Justice System: The Case of Kosovo war Tribunals

Abstract: A retrial of a case, whose judgment has already been rendered, had not been a dominant occurrence in the history of international criminal justice. This position has changed since August 2011 following the very famous case of Prosecutor v. Ramush Haradinaj, ldriz Balaj and Lahi Brahimaj. Haradinaj has been famously known for being one amongst the first few cases to ever to go through a retrial within international criminal justice system. This research project intends to specifical...

The Socio-Economic and Environmental Implications of the Gibe Iii Dam System in Ethiopia's Omo Valley

Abstract: The Ethiopian government has staked its political future on achieving highly ambitious economic growth targets and shifting the country to an urbanizing industrial economy. According to Ethiopia’s Growth and Transformation Plan, the country aims to achieve a middle income status by the year 2025. One of its major projects, Gibe III, will be the highest dam in Africa. Together with already built Gibe I Dam and Gibe II power station and the yet to be built Gibe IV and V, it is expe...

The Role of Women in Peace-Building: A Focus on Kibera after the 2007-2008 Post-Election Violence

Abstract: Peace-building researches in Kenya have not adequately recognized women and the importance of their contributions to building peace among conflict parties. This study explores the role of women in Kibera in bringing and sustaining peace i n Kenya in the aftermath of 2007-2008 post-election violence. Kibera is a slum area located about 5km from Nairobi city center with approximately I million people. Constituting the largest slum in Africa. Kenya has enjoyed relative peace and stabi...

Understanding the Impact of Economic Diplomacy on the Economies of Developing Countries: A Case Study of Kenya

Abstract: Efforts at economic diplomacy by states and other developmental agencies reap economic benefits. As a developing country in Sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya has born witness to these benefits, becoming a frontier market and an economic hub for East African states. These benefits have led to major modifications of Kenya's foreign policy at large, specifically the renaming of its Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. The focal point of econo...

The War of being: Kenya’s National Interest Executed through its Foreign Policy

Abstract: What is being? What does it mean 'to be'? Take for instance the concept of the human being. What then does it mean to be human? According to Plato, the human being is a body possessing a mind, body and soul. In simpler terms. Plato perceives the human being as comprising of the rational, appetitive and spirited parts. In philosophical anthropology or anthropological philosophy, human nature dictates that all human action be premised on the preservation of the human being, or rather...

The Role of Non-governmental Organizations in Promoting Human Security: The Case Study of Oxford Committee for Famine Relief in Turkana County, Kenya

Abstract: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are important actors in complementing the role of the state in promoting human development. The Oxford Committee for Famine Relief (Oxfam), founded in Britain in 1945, as a consequence of Second World War, aimed at reducing human suffering. Since then, the activities of Oxfam have expanded to over 90 states with the aim of enhancing sustainable livelihoods and improving basic social services (Oxfam. 2020). High poverty levels, poor health servi...

Promoting National Cohesion in the Aftermath of Transitional Justice Systems in Post-Conflict Societies: A Comparative Case Analysis between Rwanda and Mozambique

Abstract: To understand the comparative case study on national cohesion in post-conflict Rwandan and Mozambican society. It is important to contextualize the two countries and situate their different and or similar histories. Rwanda is a small land locked country located in the East Africa. It neighbors the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the west. Uganda to the north, Burundi to the south and Tanzania to the east. The country has a population of about 11.2 million as indicated by Brit...

The Role of the Arab Spring on Democratization of North African States: the Case of Algeria

Abstract: Did the Arab Spring have any influence in the democratization process in the North African region? Using Algeria as a case study, this thesis main objective is to find out as well as to examine if the growing civil unrest influence the democratization process. For over a decade civil unrest appears to be a recurring event in the region, the key question is, whether democratization is realized in a seemingly intractable ever evolving and recurring civil revolutions? Additionally, th...

Evaluating Conservation Approaches in Preventing Forest Crime: The Cases of Arabuko Sokoke Forest and Kakamega Forest, Kenya

Abstract: Deforestation is one of the major environmental problems the world is faced with in the 21' century. What is labeled as "forest crime" is known for being one contributing factor that may lead to land deforestation. Forest offences such as illegal logging, poaching and charcoal burning are some of the activities that partly affect these habitats. In Kenya, forest offences are often incentivized by international and local demand for forest goods. These practices are often carried out...


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