Abstract: Despite the gradual increase in the number of women leaders at national parliaments, their influence to national politics and policy remains low. The purpose of this study was to investigate the substantive contribution made by gender quotas in national politics in Kenya and Tanzania. The study was guided by two theories, the feminist theory and the liberal feminist theory. The feminist theory enabled the study to understand and evaluate the existing gender parity in a patriarchal ...
Abstract: The East African Community (EAC) has taken a step forward by implementing a free trade area, customs union and a common market in its region. It is also on the journey of achieving an economic union and eventually a political federation. This implementation of the former requires the removal of all trade barriers in the intra-regional trade. The EAC region has incorporated the removal of trade barriers for efficient regional integration among the member states. However, the region ...
Abstract: Regional integration has been a constant feature in East African region’s states relations. After independence Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania formed the East African Community (EAC) which later collapsed. Attempts to revive integration were successful, culminating in the revival of the community. This study looked at integration of the East African Community during these two periods. The study also focused on the economic interests pursued by the region’s biggest economies namely K...
Abstract: PWDs are at a higher risk of experiencing psychological problems due to both their disabilities and the exclusion they face. This study, therefore, investigated the psychosocial consequences of the social exclusion facing PWDs in Kenya. The participants were made up of both females and males PWDs of the ages between 20 and above 35 from across the country. The researcher employed descriptive method of research where the aspects of the study were described as per the survey that was...
Abstract: This study examined the relationship between the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination scores and the symptoms of anxiety, depression and suicide ideation among the adolescents in Nairobi, Kenya. The study was conducted at various churches in Eastlands, Southlands and Westlands. A target population of 100 boys and girls were randomly selected. The inclusion criteria for this sample were participants aged 16, 17, 18 and 19 years who had taken their KCSE examina...
Abstract: A thriving private sector is central to achieving the objectives of Kenya’s Vision 2030. In fact, the success of Vision 2030 is largely premised on the role of the private sector in achieving the countries growth objectives and, thereby, creating greater wealth and employment opportunities. In general, the private sector in Kenya is vibrant and in good health. Kenya is a promising place to do business, with growing markets and good opportunities. Importantly, there is a widesprea...
Abstract: The general objective of the study was to determine the prevalence and patterns substance use and abuse among secondary school students in Ngong sub-district Kajiado District. The specific objectives were to: identify the types of drugs of abuse, establish the prevalence and patterns of substance use, determine contributing factors influencing drug abuse, identify the effects of drugs on and formulate possible preventive measures that can be used effectively in Ngong District secon...
Abstract: Kenya has been experiencing significant economic growth over the last few decades. The effect of this economic progress has however been felt by a limited segment of the population, while the vast majority fails to benefit from this prosperity. Extreme inequality tends to slow down the development process for all economic classes, hence the need to consider ways of sharing economic prosperity as proposed by John Rawls’ theory of distributive justice. The three-fold objectives of ...
Abstract: This study examined the challenges that women face accessing political leadership positions with particular reference to Kenyan women. The objective of this research was to investigate the relationship between women and global politics analyzing the various challenges faced by women in political leadership positions in Kenya. The research notes that the various challenges can be linked to the social construction of gender roles in Kenya and around the world. Therefore, the study wa...
Abstract: In pursuit for peace in Darfur, both regional and international involvement has been witnessed after a decade of killings, destruction of properties and lawlessness. Nevertheless, not much has been achieved in terms of restoring peace as a result of these diplomatic initiatives. This study is an analysis of the implications of the actions of Sudan’s government against the issuance of arrest warrants to its leaders by the International Criminal Court, on Darfur’s peace building ...
Abstract: Based on the prevalent under-representation of women in peace processes, this study analyses why women’s participation in conflict resolution is crucial particularly in South Sudan. South Sudan as one of the youngest nations in the world, is experiencing a period of civil war where the level of women’s participation in conflict resolution has been very low in past years. The Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCISS) offers an opportunity fo...
Description: A Research Report by Juddy Tindi Opiyo, Submitted to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Masters of Arts in International Relation.
Description: A project report submitted to the School of Business in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of Masters in Business Administration.
Description: A Research Report by Muthuri Rose Karimi, Submitted to the school of Humanities and Social Sciences in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Masters of Arts in International Relations.
Description: A Research Report by Ayiro Peter Laban, Submitted to the school of Humanities and Social Sciences in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Masters of Arts in International Relations