Abstract: This paper is about development failures as has been experienced in Kenya given the broader context of cutthroat competing political and economic typologies that has little in common with specific development needs of the people. In many ways, development as it has been experienced before - that is the process - was by and large removed from the local people and controlled by the State functionaries and apparatus. Taking the destructive nature of extractive politics practiced every...
Abstract: This study seeks to examine the potential of economic diplomacy for the promotion of intra-African trade, with a focus on the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region. The study focuses on the following research questions: Do the different member states of COMESA apply economic diplomacy? What has been the impact of economic diplomacy COMESA member states? What is the way forward for economic diplomacy among COMESA member states? This study will apply a mixed m...
Abstract: The study sought to contribute to the understanding of the factors that have led to the success of women participation in peacebuilding, with specific reference to women in Northern Kenya. The researcher selected the case of the Wajir Peace and Development Agency with the aim of understanding the approaches employed by Wajir Peace and Development Agency in peace building, contributions of Wajir Peace and Development Agency in Wajir county peacebuilding and Kenya and the challenges ...
Abstract: The success of the insurance industry depends on perception, mannerism and the face to face interactions members of staff have with their clients. The current research sought to determine the impact of drug abuse on work performance amongst employees in the insurance industry in Kenya using selected insurance institutions within Nairobi. The study was guided by the given objectives: To determine the extent to which drug abuse influence workplace absenteeism among employees in the i...
Abstract: The general objective of the study was to determine the relationship between intimate partner violence and levels of psychological distress among the undergraduate students at USIU-Africa, Kenya namely; anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Descriptive and correlation research designs were used. The study targeted a population of 120 undergraduate male and female students; with an equal sample of 30 students from each gender and the four years of study; who had an...
Abstract: Over the years, peace building has become a means of preventing continuing conflicts between warring 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 conflict thus preventing a relapse of violence. In many societies, women have been left out, marginalized and discriminated against as a result of patriarchal society. Their roles in peace building are not c...
Abstract: American oil companies in the Niger Delta have often been appraised for their good code of conduct by many international organizations. However, this is not the case between Chevron and the oil communities in Delta State where Chevron operates. The people of the Niger Delta believe that abundant oil resources in their area should improve the quality of human lives and provide infrastructural developments. This has led unemployed youths in these communities to seek association with ...
Abstract: Kenya has signed and ratified a number of conventions and enacted a number of laws and policies to address the gender gap and at the same time promote equality and equity. These developments have been as a result of women fighting for their rights over a long period of time. Currently, the Kenyan constitution 2010 provides for a two thirds- gender rule- where no single gender should occupy two-thirds of whichever positions in the public service sphere. In this case, the parliament ...
Abstract: The study sought to examine the influence of Poverty on Violent Extremism in Kenya: a case of Mombasa County. The study aimed to answer the following research questions: what are the predominant causes of poverty in Mombasa County? What is the extent of poverty prevalence on violent extremism in Mombasa County? and what is the link between poverty and violent extremism in Mombasa County? The target population of this study was the County government of Mombasa, World Values Surveys,...
Abstract: Foreign policy is a central to a state’s approach towards its dealings with other states and lately non-state actors within the international organization. In such set up, states behave in a manner that addresses their own national interests and overall common good as liberals would put it. The core aim of the post-cold war foreign policy of African states is to harmonize domestic interests with the external environment based on the available means and resources. Despite the limi...
Abstract: This study examined the implications of the LAPSSET project to the communities in Isiolo. In provoking the current debate on the future of rural Africa and large-scale infrastructure projects, the study examined whether the increased pressure on large scale land use change in Isiolo could become a source of conflict or not due to the presence of LAPSSET project. The purpose of this research is to create an understanding of the implications of large-scale state-drive projects even t...
Abstract: Increasing levels of illegal movement of immigrants is a result of high level of political intolerance in neighboring states, economic disparities between countries as well as the threat of climate change and its associated impacts are all key factors that drive immigration and population movements. Illegal movement of immigrants in Kenya is often perceived as the ones providing channels for potential terrorists to enter the country or those likely to spread infectious diseases. Ke...
Abstract: Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) are considered an integral avenue for the pursuit of Kenya‟s development agenda. They are seen as a vehicle through which the government encourages and involves the private sector through investments in projects and services, give better value for money and transfer significant risk and management to the private sector. The adoption of the PPP arrangement by Kenya was prompted by the increasing demand for quality and affordable services from cit...
Abstract: The aim of the study was to establish the perception of aid for education in Kenya by taking a case study of education aid for primary school pupils in Samburu East Sub-County. The specific objectives were: to examine the perception of aid for education in Samburu East sub-county; to determine the effect of aid for education on primary school enrolment in Samburu East sub-County; to determine the effect of aid for education on primary school completion in Samburu East sub-county; a...
Abstract: The Big Four Agenda are Kenya’s President, Uhuru Kenyatta, development agenda from 2018 to 2022 focused on raising the standard of living of Kenyans and promoting a strong, inclusive, economic growth in line with Vision 2030 of Kenya. This paper studied the Role of the Kenya Military in the Achievement of Kenya’s Big Four Agenda with a primary focus on enhancing infrastructure. The primary purpose of any military is National Defence. A State’s military in the past was charged...