Abstract: The overall objective of this study is to examine the role of women political leaders in Minding reconciliation in Kenya from 7007 to 2018. In most conflict situation, and as demonstrated from the Kenyan cases since the advent of multiparty politics, women tend to suffer most. However, women also take a lead role in peace and in societal reconstruction processes. From the literature reviewed, it emerges that women remain underrepresented in reconciliation, institution building and ...
Abstract: In the past three decades, West Africa, like other regions of Anita, has undergone unprecedented changes in relation to democratic process. Between 1980s and 1990s, discussions and commentaries on democratic process in Africa were dominated by the controversy over the respective influence of external and internal factors that triggered this historical phenomena Almost three decades after the end of the Cold War, the state of democracy in West Africa could be best described through ...
Abstract: Considering the historical relations between Rwanda and Uganda, the two states have turned into rivals The underlying concern was that, faced with the prevalent tensions between the two East African countries, the government of Rwanda closed its borders with Uganda leading to an escalation of the conflict. Different mediation processes were undertaken to endless the conflict. Among these was the Agreement reached upon in Luanda the capital city of Angola called the Luanda memorandu...
Abstract: The study explored the concept of the impact of women in countering violent extremism in Kenya. Women play a critical role in encouraging social cohesion and countering violent extremism yet they are not frilly incorporated into counter violent extremism measures and policies in Kenya. The purpose of the study was to examine the role of women in countering violent extremism in Kenya. The specific objectives included to analyze the strength of the legal framework in relation to coun...
Abstract: The nature of Police work includes toxic work environment and uncertain danger which imparts a unique type of stress that may spill over from work life to family life. The study sought to find out types of stress, the implications of stress on police officers' marriages and social support interventions available for the police. The study was anchored on three theories related to the study: Cognitive activation theory, Resource theory and Structural family therapy. A quantitative as...
Abstract: Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) play a key role in developing countries. Employment creation is one of the benefits that comes with FDI Employment creation is a major problem facing developing countries especially African states that are experiencing youth bulge. Youth unemployment is a major challenge that is facing Kenya. The study sought to examine ways that Kenya can attract more FDI and create employment opportunities for its youthful population. The study sought to answer th...
Abstract: Terrorism has grown despite efforts from National Leaders around the world. One thing that has propelled this growth is the sophisticated way in which they are able to plan and execute their attack. The main reason behind this growth and sophistication is the recruitment of terrorists with technical stills. This thesis sought to examine the exploitation of Kenya's Public Institutions of Higher Learning by terrorists: A case of three public Universities. The study targeted Public In...
Abstract: Studies on the Rise of Rwanda and development are not a new concept at all. However, most of these studies do not present concrete criteria for determining how the country has marketed herself as a regional hub for international conferences. This study attempts to fill the academic gap by examining other international conference cities and identifying the similarities or/ and differences they have with Kigali City. To achieve these objectives, this thesis employed a qualitative res...
Abstract: School enrollment to basic education in Arid and Semi-Arid lands (ASAL) are low as result of traditional cultural practices, poor learning facilities and human poverty. The School Feeding Program (SFP) was adopted by the Kenyan government in 1980 to incentivize school age children to learn and reduce absenteeism. The aim of the study was to examine school feeding programs as a strategy to increase performance and retention levels in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands in Kenya. In this study,...
Abstract: Bilateral and multilateral blocs play a fundamental role in advancing economic, political and socio-cultural integration among member nations. In this regard. BRICS was formed mainly on an economic theme. In Africa. South Africa is the only member of the BRICS. Some of the reasons of the country joining the bloc were prospects of enhancing global trade and market access, foreign direct investment and to increase its bargaining power. This study interrogated why South Africa was mot...
Abstract: Democratic governance implies a system of government where institutions function according to democratic norms and processes. Inequality is being not equal in terms of distribution of income, wealth and consumption and it is measured using Gini Index or Gini Coefficient. The study mainly focused on exploring the relationship between democratic governance and the rise of inequality in Africa. The study was guided by three objectives. The first objective examined the correlations bet...
Abstract: This study is an ethnographic research that studied how feminist activists appropriate online social media platforms such as Twitter in addition to other contemporary platforms as a site for mobilization and building of online communities. The study argues that feminist activists employ cross-border solidarity. Care, and archival practices to generate radical feminist movements to counter the entrenched forms of patriarchal violence. The chapter, therefore, reiterates the use of fe...
Abstract: For many years, the youth have been excluded from peacebuilding which led to increased crime, terrorism and suicide, thus influencing the 'global youth in peacebuilding' agenda. In Kenya, the Government has tried to intervene but has not succeeded because of the identity crisis. Moreover. Kenya is a secular state which has a significant history with religion, which formed its tribal personalities, historical characteristics and has a growing population of religious adherents. Howev...
Abstract: Authoritarian developmentalism has been the justification for making the government assumes the role of primary agent in promoting development through youth economic empowerment. The taxpayer funded programmes which were launched after the promulgation of the National Youth Policy (NYP) have failed because of corruption and overall mismanagement. The net result of this top to bottom approach has been the high unemployment and under-employment of Kenyan youth. On the other hand, KCB...
Abstract: Over the years, conflict management has become a means of preventing continuing conflicts between waning factions. It is simply a shift from conflict to a peaceful future. It rests on the premise that provision of people's needs eliminates unrest and lawlessness that arise due to limited resources thus preventing a relapse of violence. In many cases involving conflict, particularly pastoral conflict, Non-Governmental Organizations have been at the fore front of mitigating the confl...