Abstract: Refugee influx is a phenomenon with far reaching affects both positive and negative to host nations and with it the host communities. This research aims to demonstrate, how refugees in Kenya affect the socio-economic lives of the host population. It will analyze the socio-economic impact of the urban refugees on host community in Eastleigh for the period 1991- 2018. The research is a case study on the effects of the refugees stay on the socio-economic livelihood of Kenya. It is gui...
Abstract: There are different types of financial crisis with one of the major ones being the banking crisis. A banking crisis can nipple any economy due to the major role banks play in the economy. This role that they play necessitates the need for any county to shield themselves from potential financial crisis. It is becoming clear that even if there are various factors, some of which are unpredictable or are unforeseen, that cause financial crisis proper regulations can play a major role i...
Abstract: The primary purpose of this study was to establish if there was an association between maternal filicide ideation and marital status among mothers of children with congenital anomalies; a case study of mothers in Nairobi County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to establish some of the factors that enhance risk of maternal filicide ideation among mothers of children with congenital anomalies; to establish if there was an association between maternal filicide ideation and mar...
Abstract: Remarkably, deeply held and persistent stereotypes have continued to support societal attitudes and cultural beliefs around gender roles and norms, which have resulted to increase in intimate partner violence. The purpose of this study was to examine whether there was a relationship between gender role attitudes and perceptions to intimate partner violence (IPV). The objectives of the study were to examine whether there was an association between gender role attitudes and perceptio...
Abstract: Considerably, school counseling is yet to be recognized as a profession in its own right, rather than a service ancillary to other educational programs. Hence, the purpose of this study was to examine the school counselors’ perceptions on guidance and counseling program: a case study of public primary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were: to assess the school counselors’ perceptions towards their roles on guidance and counseling; to determine the sc...
Abstract: This study set out to assess the National Integrated Identity System of Kenya and derive critical lessons from the Zimbabwe Population Registration System that has been in operation since the 1996. National population database systems such as NIEMS and ZPRS have been used by governments world over for various purposes including taxation and welfare purposes. This study utilized the New Public Management theory to interrogate the national identification system in service provision. ...
Abstract: This study focused on assessing "the relationship between land dispossession and its impact on food security on the pastoral community in Kajiado County." The study identifies that community land dispossession by investors through senior officials has hampered the wellbeing of the community that relies on livestock as their food security. Therefore, the study sought to find out the extent of land acquisition phenomena in Kajiado County; the impact of land dispossession on Maasai li...
Abstract: The study explored the implication of land resource conflict on communal peace in Nandi and Narok counties. Land resource conflict are not new in Kenya and have drastic impact on communal peace. The study's objective was to examine the implications of land resource conflict on communal peace, socio-economic and political factors attributed to the conflict and legal challenges therein. The legal and institutional challenges for land resource conflict. The study used two theories to ...
Abstract: The most common actor in the practice of diplomacy is practiced by states, but the rate at which new players are getting involved in the process grows on a daily basis. An actor being widely considered in academic circles is the city due to the nature of globalization and the sheer fact that cities carry a lot of economic and political might. This study has explored the concept of city diplomacy in a formal arrangement as offered by the International Urban Cooperation. This is a fr...
Abstract: Efforts at promoting free trade in the continent, and thus boosting intra-Africa trade are aimed to be achieved through the various regional trading arrangements. In the East African Community, the six member countries (Burundi. Kenya. Rwanda. South Sudan. Tanzania and Uganda) have ratified a set of protocols and treaties and thus committing themselves to progressively eliminate all bathers to trade. However, intra-regional trade remains significantly low as a result of persistent ...
Abstract: Terrorism has in the 21g century remained a significant threat to world peace. Terrorist groups like Al Qaeda have for decades targeted thousands of men and a significant number of women, wooing them to leave their homelands and join their fight. The imminent threat of returning Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTFs) keeps growing, creating the need for a more comprehensive counter terrorism approach that covers rehabilitation and reintegration of returnees. In 2015. Kenya announced an ...
Abstract: Somalia a state once praised for its homogenous society that was seen as a stronghold and model to lasting peace in Africa became its shortfall that led to a fallen state. Clannism was one major cause to this shortfall. Somalia has a lineage based society on a patrimonial clan family which is cross-cut into clans that are divided into the majority and the minority clans. However, clannism is not the only precipitator of instability in Somalia. The concept of the Somali state was th...
Abstract: This study aims to analyze the growth of the Kenyan private security sector, and to establish its role and impact on security in relation to the general elections. The case study is Nairobi County and the timeframe is from 2008 to 2018. The study includes determining the impact of the private security sector and its functions on security in Kenya. The research reviews previous studies with a view to establish academic gaps which the present study sought to bridge. Emanating from th...
Abstract: This Thesis assesses the future of oil drilling in an increasing green energy world. It explains the evolution of oil, how the commodity became a driver of industrialization before turning to be a catastrophe to mankind. The research also presents an overview of various renewable energy generation technologies that have been developed to promote green energy at a time when oil drilling is predicted to be nearing its peak. A brief insight of countries that have embraced the use of g...
Abstract: The quest for power affects every dimension in international relations. Strong states are capable of influencing and shaping the foreign policy of weak states, influence regional organizations and set the global agenda. Africa has been at the periphery of setting the global agenda mainly due to the fact that most African states formally joined the international system late and this relationship is a result of colonization that was prevalent prior to 1963's foundation of the Organiz...