Abstract: Rural Electrification Programme is one of the projects the Government of Kenya has invested deeply in rural communities with the objective of improving the social and economic development of those living in the rural areas. One of these areas that has been set aside by the government is Wote ward in Makueni County. However, little is known of the socio-economic impact and do these projects deliver the expected outcome given that they are costly both in design and implementation? Th...
Abstract: China's growing interest in African has drawn extravagant attention since the early 2000s. Although African governments generally regard China Africa economic relations positively by African governments, the impact of deepening economic relations on the governance of African states remains unclear. In recent times, the influence of growing economic interdependence between Africa and China has also raised the question of China’s putative non-interference in domestic affairs of Afr...
Abstract: The thesis investigated the perceptions of the impact of the blue economy sector, such as fishery, tourism, and maritime transport on Mombasa County development. In assessing the perceptions of the blue economy sector on the development of Mombasa County, the study answered the research questions, including, 1) how does the fishery sector influence development of Mombasa County? 2) How do tourism activities influence the development of Mombasa County? 3) How do maritime transport n...
Abstract: This study looked at the influence of Kiswahili Language on EAC integration focusing on trade relations, political mobilization and participation, and communication and cooperation. Chapter one gave an introduction of the problems of lack of a common language in a region and how it affects the main objectives of EAC. Chapter two gave a detailed literature on the regionalism and regional integration and how the two bring states with a common goal, in this case East African Community...
Abstract: China’s attention and activities in the African have been met with a lot of positive aspects from African states and a lot sceptic from the West who view it as a form of neo colonialism. The relations between China and Kenya have been positive over the two thousands decade. China views the country as a gateway in to the East Africa region where Kenya plays a vital role in advancing the implementation of China Foreign Policy goals in the region. The study sought to investigate the...
Abstract: The study examines the effectiveness of counter-terrorism measures through a content analysis of Kenya, with examples from The United States and Israel. The analysis of existing literature has demonstrated that counter- terrorism measures do not always have the same effect and that they are independent of time. Just like external military interventions in a conflict will have the largest effect at the early stages of a conflict or once the belligerents have become war-weary, the sa...
Abstract: Climate change is a global phenomenon that is directly linked to the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Different countries have had varied contributions to the emissions and on the other hand the levels of vulnerability is different as ifs determined by their adaptive capacities. Developed countries have been held as the most responsible for the global warming that has significantly changed the weather patterns across the world. The developing countries on the oth...
Abstract: China has over the last few years pursued stronger economic and diplomatic relations with African states. This has largely been fuelled by its extraordinary economic growth, which has led to domestic demand for resources and the search for profitable markets and investment outlets. As Kenya became a key focus for China’s trade and economic strategy in Africa, this research sought to examine China’s Foreign policy approach and its bilateral relations with Kenya. The rationale be...
Abstract: The food insecurity landscape has changed globally due to widespread issues such as the persistence of conflict in some countries like Somalia and the rise in natural disasters over the last decade has seen the rise in the number of major humanitarian disasters. Food aid is the Largest part of humanitarian assistance and it is estimated to account for 25 % to 30% of all aid (Harvey, Proudlock, Riley, Clay and Jaspers, 2010, pp. 1 & 2). The main objective of this study was to explor...
Abstract: Research in psychological distress and intimate violence suggest that there is a dual –relationship between the variables. This study was carried out among university from USIU-A in Kenya. The general objective of the study was to establish the relationship between psychological distress and intimate partner violence among USIU-A students. Specific objectives were to assess the levels of psychological distress, levels of intimate partner violence, and to establish relationship be...
Abstract: Towards the end of the nineteenth century and up to date, media has influenced and at times shaped history in different directions especially in regard to the interpretation and coverage of stares and mess. As an important agent of democracy, the media has shown the relevance of its transparency and equality principles in the coverage of events. With the ongoing war on terror, there is a need to have accurate reporting from the media since the information obtained goes a long way i...
Abstract: The study assessed the effectiveness of the implementation of poverty reduction strategies in Kenya Vision 2030% Second Medium Term Plan for the period 2013-2017. According to the World Poverty Clock—a tool used to monitor the global fight against extreme poverty, in 2018 Kenya was ranked eighth globally and sixth in Africa among countries with the largest number of people living in abject poverty. The 2018 World Poverty Clock Report stated that the poor had increased from 11 mil...
Abstract: The study “The impact of the Somali refugee crisis on rational security in Kenya” sought to investigate the associations of the Somali refugees with Kenya's national security. It aimed at determining the aspects of the national security of Kenya affected by the Somali refugees, the threats posed by the Somali refugees and effectiveness of the strategies formulated by the Government of Kenya (GOK) to deal with the Somali Refugee Crisis. The population of the study termed the adu...
Abstract: In the Horn of Africa region borderland areas exhibit some of the lowest human development indicators in terms of access to basic social amenities. Issues such as interstate and intro-state conflicts and tensions, human trafficking and smuggling, trafficking in Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALWs) afflict borderlands and further threaten the human security of communities. The Kenya - Somalia communities maintain trans-boundary socio-economic and cultural ties through participation ...
Abstract: This study examines the role of women diplomats in promoting Kenya's foreign policy goals. Diplomacy has been practiced at the regional and international levels to achieve the national interests of a country for decades in promoting Dade, diffusing tensions and even conflicts in some aspects. Diplomacy and foreign policy have been a masculine area of practice as the entire International Relations field has been for years. Women have either been daughters, wives, sisters or mothers ...