Abstract: Women have been excluded from formal peace building initiatives in post-war transitions despite their involvement in informal, grassroots diplomacy in many conflict zones around the world. In Kenya, women-led groups have been formed to promote peace, employing traditional abilities such as poetry, singing, and dance to urge leaders and negotiators to establish a ceasefire. Women's participation in peace-building activities in Elgeyo Marakwet County is increasing, however, there is ...
Abstract: Whenever there is a breakdown of social order owing to armed conflict or natural disaster, people are forced to flee in search of safety. During flight, Children get separated from their parents and adult care givers rendering them vulnerable to exploitation and unable to enjoy their rights. The 1989 Convention on the rights of the Child (UNCRC) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to protect the rights of children globally regardless of their status or nationa...
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine prevalent underrepresentation of women in the post conflict peacebuilding process. South Sudan which recently gained in 2011 has been experiencing a myriad of conflicts which has seen several post conflict peace building efforts. South Sudanese women have played significant roles in efforts to promote peace in the country, however, they continue to be underrepresented in formal levels their achievements have often gone unrecognized and undoc...
Abstract: The social media is an essential tool for bringing people together globally. The social media helps shape perspectives both domestically and abroad. Social media diplomacy is an important tool in winning over local and international masses in this era of globalization, with its increased international dependence and competitiveness. Therefore, this study sought to determine the role of social media diplomacy in foreign policy decision-making in Kenya. The specific objectives of the...
Abstract: Economic and political motivations usually encourage governments to employ economic diplomacy in the management of foreign affairs more specifically between developed and developing countries around the world. There has been a fierce debate on when governments should use economic diplomacy and whether it’s legitimate or appropriate. Decision-making to employ economic diplomacy is complex given that it involves different state and non-state actors which have different aims in term...
Abstract: Lack of an effective revenue collection system has limited the county government’s ability to collect adequate revenue and achieve its development goals. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of revenue systems automation on revenue collection and development in Nairobi City County. The specific objectives are; to examine the effect of cash management automation, budget process automation and revenue administration automation on the revenue collection and develop...
Abstract: Pastoralists’ access to water, for both human and animal use, is a major element of their livelihood. They experience water challenges such as quantity, high costs, long trekking distances and extended queues at water points. This is despite the continuous investment in ensuring water access is achieved for all. Other threats to water access include effects of climate change, weather extremes, pollution, and competition between resource users including mega-development projects. ...
Abstract: Introduction Darfur has been embroiled in a deadly conflict for a full three years. At least 200,000 people have been killed and more than 2.5 million innocent civilians including women and children have been forced to flee their homes and are now hosted in internally displaced camps in neighbouring eastern Chad. In addition, more than 3.5 million men, women and children are entirely reliant on humanitarian assistance for survival. Since early 2003, Sudanese armed forces and Sudane...
The term "Religion" refers to a wide range of social-cultural systems, which include beliefs, morals, ethics, religious practices, thought worlds, worldviews, holy texts and scriptures, sanctified holy places, and institutions that typically relate to the general belief in a God or a supernatural entity. Religion has been known in a wide variety of geographical contexts and situations, and attested since very early times; as a matter of fact, even before the dawn of human civilization. As a m...
Abstract: Assessment of traditional medicinal plants was conducted to document the indigenous plantbased medical knowledge of the people in Dehana woreda, northern Ethiopia from January to July, 2018. A total of 100 informants (age≥25) were selected to collect information on medicinal plant use from three sampled kebeles. Of these, 12 key informants were selected purposively based on recommendation by local elders and authorities. The rest were selected randomly. Data were collected using ...
Abstract: In Ethiopia, about 70% of human and 90% of livestock population depend on traditional medicine, which mostly are from plant origin. The purpose of this study was to collect, identify and document traditional medicinal plants that are related with indigenous knowledge of the study area. Ethnobotanical data were collected from 100 respondents in three study sites through semi-structured interviews, group discussion, and guided field walks with key informants for field observations. K...
Abstract: Ethnobotanical study of traditional medicinal plants were conducted to document indigenous knowledge on the use and management practices of medicinal plants by local people of Sululta Woreda, Oromia Region Special Zone, Ethiopia. A total of 100 respondents (age >25) 80 ordinary residents and 20 key informants (traditional healers) participated in this study. Data were collected using semi-structured interview, guided field walk observation and group discussion between August and Se...
Abstract: The ABO and Rh blood groups frequency varies worldwide and are not found in equal frequency even among same ethnic groups. Therefore, this study was aimed at determining the frequency of ABO and Rh blood groups among Students of Arsi University, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. A total of 423 volunteer students were participated in the study. The students were divided into 3 ethnic groups, Amhara 141, Oromo 141 and Tigray 141 students. And participants were selected purposefully through cr...
Abstract: The study of indigenous knowledge on utilization of plants as source of medicine is important to conserve useful plants and preserve indigenous knowledge for next generation. Around 80 % of Ethiopian people are estimated to be relying on medicinal plants for the treatment of human and cattle diseases.In Ethiopia many researches have done on ethnobotany based on indigenous knowledge, but there is a place where no ethnobotanical study has been done. This study was conducted in Gechi ...
Abstract: Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants was conducted to document the indigenous plants based on medical knowaledge of people in Dano Woreda, West Shoa, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. A total of 60 informants (age≥25) were selected to collect information on medicinal plant use from six sampled kebeles. Of these, 10 key informants were selected purposively based on recommendation by local elders and authorities. The rest were selected randomly. Data were collected using semi-st...