Abstract: Kenya has suffered for many years from poor governance and leadership, poor decision making, bad policies and marginalization since her attainment of independence from Britain in December 12, 1963. Current devolution started under new constitution of 2010 in March 2013 immediately after the country's general election. Under the constitution of Kenya, 2010, public participation is critical and promotes democracy through creation of an opportunity for the public to participate in dec...
Abstract: The Kenyan economy has for the last decade witnessed major changes in the sugar industry, following the implementation of policies leading to economic liberalization. These changes include removal of import controls, price and foreign exchange controls among many others. These changes have dictated that firms adjust their structures, designs, manufacturing processes, corporate culture and general posture, in order to remain competitive. Despite the long history and its economic sig...
Abstract: Foreign policies of different countries are prone to change if there is a change in their national security or if there are factors that tend to affect their stability as a country. A key factor affecting foreign policy in the modern era is the revolution of media. The media influences public opinion thus influencing foreign policy. Media has changed the approach used by people to exchange information and communicate, thus transforming the social, economic, and political landscapes...
Abstract: Pastoralists have been marginalized and continue to be marginalized to some extent. Development looks at improving the lives of people, for pastoralists' development means securing their way of life, pastoralism, and ensuring that their cultural and customary practices are protected and not looked at as a hindrance. As such, the study evaluated the importance of formal ownership of land by pastoralists as a measure towards promoting their development. The study was guided by three ...
Abstract: Over the recent years, refugee crisis has attracted significant attention among the actors in international relations. Despite states and international organizations working towards attaining lasting solution to the menace of refugee crisis, little attention is given to the role of external actors. Therefore, the main aim of the current study was to analyze the role of external actors in the management of Somali Refugees in Kenya. The study sought to address the following specific ...
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to contextualize the impact of regional integration and economic development in the East African Community using Rwanda as a case study. The most important masons for joining regional groupings has been the hope of addressing common challenges improving economic policy, reducing poverty, and managing the process of liberalization in a collective and co-ordinated manner. Past efforts to form sustainable regional integration schemes in East Africa have fa...
Abstract: The study explored the role of humanitarian assistance to refugees in the implementation of Kenya’s foreign policy goals with accordance to the Dadaab refugee camps. The study established the purpose of Kenya’s foreign policy in supporting humanitarian operations in Dadaab. It adopted a qualitative study design. The target population for this study was 20 field coordinators working at the various organizations operating in the Dadaab camps. The study used purposive sampling in ...
Abstract: The success or failure of global health policy depends to a significant extent on how the policy is disaggregated into components for ease of implementation, technical support, funding and building effective partnerships to support in the review of data and progress achieved over time. For the case of sexual and reproductive healthcare services, traditional technical support and funding from the US government has been invaluable over the years but public policy changes in the Globa...
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: 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...