Peace and Conflict Studies Research Papers/Topics

Relationship Between Family Risk And Resiliency Factors And Recidivism Of Petty Offenders In Kiambu Prison, Kenya

Recidivism is a multifaceted problem whose cause(s) may originate from the individual or the family or the correctional facilities or the community itself. This study sought to establish the relationship between family risk and resiliency factors on recidivism of petty offenders in Kiambu prison, Kenya. The study used a correctional research design as it sought to establish the relationships that exist between the independent and dependent variables. The target population was both convicted a...

The Role Of The Media In Conflict Situations In Kenya: A Case Of The Tana Delta Conflict.

This study sought to establish the role of media in conflict situations with a special focus on the Tana delta conflict that occurred in the months of August and September 2012. The objectives were to explain the causes of the Tana Delta Conflict, to investigate the role of the Kenyan media during the Tana Delta Conflict and to assess the impact of the media reports on the Tana delta conflict. Media is a critical player in times of conflict (Berger 2011). The information being conveyed, the m...

Protracted Conflict In Mt. Elgon Region (1963 - 2008): Towards A Multi-causal Analysis

This study set out to examine the protracted nature of the Mt. Elgon conflict and the motivations driving it. The thesis of the study was that a multi-causal analysis of protracted conflicts provides a basis for a more comprehensive approach toconflict management and conflict transformation. The main objective of the study was to find out what has fueled and sustained the conflict in Mt. Elgon region. This is because the Mt. Elgon conflict has proven difficult to bring to an end. The choi...

Amisom Troops` Influence On Peace Keeping Operations In Dhobley District, Cental Region, Somalia

ABSTRACT Capacity gaps’ influencing the outcome of peacekeeping operations has been an issue in all the conflicts. Although gaps influencing the outcome of peacekeeping operations involving inter-state conflicts and intra-state conflicts where resources are the common denominator have been examined, capacity gaps influencing peacekeeping in intra-state conflicts where jihadist terror ideology is a major factor in the conflict remains shadowed in an enigmatic environment. More importantly, ...

Implications Of Regional Politics On Youth Employment In The Police Service: A Case Of Laikipia County, Kenya

ABSTRACT The problem of employment among the youth is a challenge that affects their livelihoods. After one has attained the age of majority (over 18 years) and has basic education, what one carries is a hope of getting gainful employment. Employment gives young people hope, stability, identity, a sense of belonging and an opportunity to settle down in life. The reason for this study was to investigate the ramifications of regional politics on youth employment in the police service: An insta...

The Level Of Community Participation And The Plight Of Persons With Disability Inbungatira Sub-County In Gulu District

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The Challenges Related To Police Reforms In Kenya: A Survey Of Nairobi County, Kenya

ABSTRACT  This study focused on the challenges of police reforms in Nairobi County. Available literature indicated that police reform in Kenya had become a prominent policy issue that was being implemented. As a result, concerns on the attendant challenges of police reforms came forth during the implementation process. To address these concerns, the study therefore aimed at examining the challenges that were affecting implementation of reforms within Nairobi County. The specific objectives w...

The Role Of Community In Conflict Resolution And Reconciliation. A Case Study Of Molo District, Nakuru County

ABSTRACT The study on conflict resolution and reconciliation in Molo District, Nakuru County was guided by main four objectives; first to identify existing gaps in conflict resolution and reconciliation, secondly, strategies communities can employ in reconciling various communities in Molo District, thirdly to establish community leaders ability to predict early warning signs of conflict and fourthly, role of communitie~ in ethnic conflict violence and reconciliation in Molo District. The re...

Protracted Conflicts And Children’s Social Well-Being: A Case Of West Pokot County 1990-2014.

ABSTRACT A society is measured by the quality of life it affords children. The reality of many children in conflict contexts is devastating and extends well beyond childhood posing a threat to peace, stability and development. Inter-community violent interactions among pastoralists for decades have generated communal violence affecting the society’s social well-being and particularly children. Among the pastoralist communities, livelihoods revolves around large herds that entails cattle thu...

Assessing The Role Of Demand And Supply Aspects In Book Piracy: Case Of Nairobi City County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Piracy is a willful theft of intellectual and creative efforts of others due to increased demand for academic books in our learning institutions. It is a social and economic menace that involves the outright reproduction and distribution of the creative works of others, for commercial purposes, without the consent of the copyright owner. The general objective of the study was to establish the determinants of book piracy in Nairobi City County. The specific objectives were to determin...

Role Of Culture On Peace Building In Kenya: The Case Of Marsabit Lake -Turkana Cultural Festival, Marsabit County

ABSTRACT This study primarily sought to explore the role of culture on peace building in Kenya, a case of Marsabit Lake Turkana Cultural Festival in Loiyangalani Sub County of Marsabit County. The study targeted the fourteen communities that form the bulk of the larger Marsabit County‟s populace. The objectives of the study included examining the social, political and economic factors that contribute to inter ethnic conflicts. It also discussed the origin and development, of Marsabit Lake ...

Persistent Soccer Pitch Unrestand Its Implications On Security In Nairobi City County, Kenya

    ABSTRACT This study sought to investigate and to document the causes of football violence in the Kenya soccer fields. The specific objectives were: to examine the circumstances under which football violence typically occurs in Kenya’s stadia, to identify some of the factors that correlate to violence during match and post-match violence, to review the existing policy framework that governs football in Kenya. The study utilized Frustration -Aggression theory. The study adopted a des...

Community Approaches On Countering Terrorism Activities In Mombasa County - Kenya

ABSTRACT Terrorism has become a threat to the life of humanity in the entire world. Traditional Counter terrorism efforts have revealed the limits of military power since the efforts dispersed the threat and ideology into the community. Hence the importance of the communities in this war cannot be under estimated. This study, examined the Community approaches effectiveness in countering terrorism Mombasa County. The general objective for the study was to identify the community approaches use...

Civil Adaptation Of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles And National Security In Kenya

ABSTRACT A country’s security and safety is of importance for its sovereignty, growth and development. Growth and adoption of technology has had great positive impact on nations and at the same time posed security threats. Kenya has experienced an increase in the number of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in the hands of civilians, with some of their use unknown to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), the organization tasked with safety and security oversight in civil aviation, The stu...

The Challenges Facing The Eastern African Community In Conflict Intervention: A Study Of Eastern African Standby Force (Easf) As Regional Security Mechanism

ABSTRACT The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) is a regional security body for the Great Lakes Region. The force is mandated with the tasks of conflict intervention in the region, through preventive diplomacy and peace support operations in the conflict zones. The study assessed the challenges hindering the Eastern African Standby Force (EASF) from executing the intervention missions in the region. As regional force it is also supposed to augment the efforts of other agencies such as the U...


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