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Peacekeeping Missions in Africa: The Case of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)

Abstract: Africa has continued to be associated with conflict, human rights atrocities and insecurity. Several African countries including Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Mali, South Sudan, Central African Republic among others are still experiencing armed conflicts and civilians and non-combatants in these countries are in constant need of protection. Of these countries, Somalia has been the most affected and has been described by several security and political pundits as the "hot-be...

Assessing the Prevalence of International Technology Transfer by Chinese Firms into the Kenyan Construction Sector

Abstract: Technological advancement and growth in skilled expertise are some of the factors contributing to economic development. As a developing country, Kenya’s quest to achieve economic growth is underpinned by the need to have technology embedded within the various economic sectors. Furthermore, a skilled and technologically adept workforce will be afforded an opportunity to improve their lives economically. Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) engaged in commercial activities within var...

Resilience and Dispositions for Deviant Behaviour among High School Students in Kisumu County

Abstract: According to Morewood (2017), establishing a worldwide culture of resilience needs to be at the top of every school’s agenda as a means of addressing the alarming prevalence of mental health issues among young people. This study looked at the levels of resilience among adolescent students between the ages of 13-18 of forms one and two in Kisumu County, with a sample size of 414 students. This was a correlational research study that looked at the relationship between the different...

Integration, Cross Border Trade and Dispute Settlement between Kenya and Tanzania

Abstract: The main objective of this study was to examine integration, cross border trade and dispute settlement between Kenya and Tanzania. It was guided by three specific objectives which include, to examine the nature of cross-border trade (CBT) and disputes between Kenya and Tanzania to investigate the mechanisms in place to resolve these disputes and to recommend other mechanisms that could be used to resolve the existing disputes. Decisively there is a significant trade between Kenyan ...

Parasocial Interaction and Identification toward Media Personae and Their Correlation with Pathological Personality Traits among Emerging Adults in USIU - Africa

Abstract: With expanding internet access, television viewing, cinematic and movie releases, among other entertainment distributions, consumption of media in the 21st century is becoming widespread among the general public, especially young people. It may appear that greater media consumption means that users one way or another connect with favorite characters featured in them. This present study mainly focused on two forms of media engagement among users which are Parasocial Interaction (esp...

Development in Transition and Unlocking County Government’s Capability in Sustainable Community Growth: A Case of Kitui County

Abstract: Kenya’s approach to sustainable community growth combines long term action to enhance productive potential and incomes with programs and policies that respond to immediate needs of the community and sustainable growth. The purpose of this study was to investigate ways of unlocking local government’s capability in sustainable community growth in Kitui West and Central constituencies, Kitui County. The objectives of this study was; to examine the extent to which local government ...

Assessing The Efficacy and Sustainability of External Borrowing for Kenya’s Economic Development: 2003 – 2017

Abstract: This study has established that Kenya has been borrowing money unilaterally, multinational, and from global financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. This has been the case because after gaining independence the country has always envisioned a future where the earning and purchasing power parity of the population is reasonable enough to maintain a high velocity of money and a near full employment status. Part of the vision also includes deve...

The Role of Kenya’s Diplomatic Missions in East Africa in Enhancing Economic Diplomacy

Abstract: Despite the signing of East African common market protocol in 2010 to enable free movement of people and goods, this has not been achieved to a large extent. Business corporations as well as governments face enormous challenges arising from the diminishing importance of the traditional national borders due to the inevitable aspect of globalization, technological change and developments in trading systems. This research was carried out to establish the role of Kenya’s diplomatic m...

Comparison of Levels of Psychological Impact between Women Who Stay Versus Women Who Leave Abusive Relationships in Soweto-Kayole, Kenya

Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant global public health problem. Comprehending the mental risk outcomes is vital for developing intervention programs. Yet, little evidence exists on population-based prevalence and psychological risk outcomes among women in Kenya. The objective of the study was to measure the level of anxiety and trauma in women who stayed and those who left abusive intimate relationships. Additionally, the study aimed at comparing anxiety and trauma l...

Relationship between Attachment Style and Marital Satisfaction among Married Christian Couples in All Saints’ Cathedral Church, Nairobi

Abstract: This study investigated the relationship between attachment style and marital satisfaction among married Christian couples in All Saints’ Cathedral Church, Nairobi. The objectives of the study were to find out the attachment styles among married Christian couples in All Saints’ Cathedral Church, Nairobi, to find out the level of marital satisfaction among married Christian couples in All Saints’ Cathedral Church, Nairobi and to determine the relationship between attachment st...

Governance and Conflict: A Case of Mali

Abstract: Conflict and governance are directly related.The relationship plays out along several attributable parameters such as economic development, resource scarcity, widespread poverty and inadequate access to participation of political decision making. Whereas conflicts are bound to occur in any society in the course of interaction between different conflicting social identities and beliefs, such conflicts cannot escalate into civil War, unless the country's current governance institutio...

The Significance of Implementing Gender Quotas on Development Outcomes for Women: A Case Study of Kenya County Assemblies 2013-2018

Abstract: In the recent past, gender quotas have become a global phenomenon. Gender quotas have increasingly come to be seen as a solution to patriarchal politics and as a means to promote inclusion and representational equality in national policy making. Adoption of affirmative action measures are aimed at increasing the number of women in politics and improve development outcomes when fully implemented. Ultimately, the measures are meant to reduce marginalization of women in political part...

Examining the Effects of Politics on Trade in Regional Blocs’ Economic Integration: A Case of the East African Community and the European Union.

Abstract: This study focused on the examining the effects of politics trade in East African Community (EAC) trade and economic integration, with the European Union (EU) examined as setting the pace and can be used as a model in helping other regions to achieve a robust Regional Economic Integration. Regional Economic Integration has enabled countries to focus on issues that are relevant to their state development in many African countries, as well as encourage trade between neighbors. The fo...

Kenya’s Industrialization and Development Agenda: An Assessment of the Effects of Policy Changes on Operation of Export Processing Zones.

Abstract: Because of the failures of import substitution policy, most developing countries shifted their industrialization policy to export-led industrialization: Manufacturing under the development plan was given high priority and the industrialization agenda was supplemented by the establishment of Export Processing Zones (EPZ). The main objective of this study is to examine Kenya’s current industrialization and development agenda through Export Processing Zones and assess the effects of...

Small Arms and Light Weapons: A Case Study of Kenya

Abstract: This study will look at SALW and the case study will be Kenya, The proliferation of small arms and light weapons' is one of the biggest security challenges currently facing Kenya and the East African sub-region (Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya). The trafficking and wide availability of these weapons fuel instability, conflict and pose a threat, not only to security, but also to sustainable development. The widespread proliferation of small arms is contributing to alarming levels of arme...


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