Abstract: The disruptive impacts of the iCOVID-19 crisis on global and regional tirade have received enormous inattention recently. But facts, in the form of data, have been few particularly so in imparts of Africa, where there is often a dearth of timely data. Variations in trade figures can be explained from many government actions during the pandemic. The role of international relations however has not been factored in to explain the variations in international trade in the Kenyan situati...
Abstract: Over the last decade, human rights have established a resilient presence in the international relations making LGBTIQ rights more critical than ever. In Kenya, LGBTIQ persons face various forms of violence, forceful evictions, and even death. The government considers the rights of these persons as a non-issue and has relatively neglected them, leaving LGBTIQ organizations and activists to come up with innovative strategies of creating awareness on their rights. This study explored ...
Abstract: The collective efforts made through Development Studies to mitigate natural resource-based conflict like those associated with the environment serve the purpose of improving the good quality of human life. Good quality lifestyle is demonstrated through global, regional, national food and nutrition security. Moreover, it extends to water safety that involves climate change mitigation, enhances societal peace and security of having access to natural resources, additionally, education...
Abstract: In 1992, Mozambique was the poster child of successful peace processes in Africa. This peace was widely attributed to Mozambique’s amnesty laws. However, emerging incidences of conflict since 2017 have question the role of these amnesties in establishing peace in Mozambique. Since gaining independence from Portugal in 1975 the Mozambique Liberation Front (and the Mozambican National Resistance (have held its political power. The FRELIMO led government signed the 14/87 amnesty aim...
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic performance among USIU-A students in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study was guided by three specific objectives: to establish the levels of emotional intelligence among USIU-A students; to find out if there are gender differences in emotional intelligence among USIU-A students; and to determine the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic performance among USIU-A ...
Abstract: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a human rights violation and a manifestation of gender inequality, undermining the global development agenda. Over the years, various countries worldwide including Kenya, have enacted several laws and policies to prohibit FGM, which not only affects the physical health of victims but also impacts their mental health. However, despite the criminalization of FGM, the practice continues in some communities in Kenya. The main purpose of the study was ...
Abstract: As the adverse impacts of climate change become more evident, almost every sector of the society is being challenged to adopt considerations for mitigation and adaptation that move away from business -as-usual models. In the banking sector, this has meant a growing pressure for commercial banks to inculcate aspects of mitigation and adaptation in their lending. This requires instituting aspects of green and climate financing in their commercial lending. One may wonder, what is the ...
Abstract: The predominant image of youth with regards to peace and conflict is often negative, meaning that they are often seen as major actors when it comes to violence. Much research has tended to focus on the role of youth in violence promotion. Youth are often neglected in post-conflict reconstruction activities since it is not clear who they are. Definitions of youth are context-dependent. The trend in research is increasingly on the need to target youth since their capacities can easil...
Abstract: Conflicts and insecurity have continued to plague the Greater Horn of Africa despite interventions by the United States of America (USA) and numerous security collaborations with other international partners. Understanding perceptions on interventions of the main security player - the USA, especially why it is intervening, how and the impact of its interventions, provides insights on its role in the security of the Greater Horn of Africa. Mixed method research was utilized to under...
Abstract: European colonialism had a profound and lasting impact on the conflict and development of contemporary Africa. The German and Belgians practiced a divide and rule colonial policy that favored the Tutsi hegemony than the Hutus. These events proceeding colonization had a profound influence on the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Therefore, this study will conduct a post-colonial analysis of the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda and the impact of resulting state-led peace programs in addressing the roo...
Abstract: Migration has been one of key policy measures in the world, especially with the waves of migrants in finding better living conditions in their host countries. The migrants who are also known as the diaspora have been sending remittances. In Somalia remittances are known to contribute extensively to the survival of the economy. While the diaspora are migrants who successfully fled the country, there are also many internally displaced persons (IDPs) trapped in the country. They have ...
Abstract: Parenting styles highly influence self-esteem. Adolescents are likely to develop positive or negative self-esteem due to the parenting style they experience. There are not many studies that have focused on the influence of parenting styles on self-esteem of adolescents in Kenya. The aim of this study was to establish the relationship between parenting styles and self-esteem of adolescents. This correlational study was conducted in ACE schools in Kenya, Nairobi County. Convenient sa...
Abstract: Violent conflict in Sub-Saharan Mica has been responsible for direct and indirect deaths of civilians during and after general elections. Most countries embroiled in post-election violence arc characterized by poverty, inadequate service provision, poor governance, and political instability. Violence inflicts suffering on all persons in a country, however, women are particularly more affected. During conflict women are sexually assaulted, used as tools of war: victimized, alienated...
Abstract: The contribution of migration to development and the subsequent migration-development nexus have increasingly been receiving a lot of attention especially with the growing number of remittances from migrants abroad. The contribution of diaspora remittances to national economic development has been a contentious issue but it is clear that they do positively impact families and households back at home. The Diaspora Option is a new policy orientation which seeks to leverage on the soc...
Abstract: In the recent past the definition of national security has moved past traditional and state-centric concepts which have made it necessary to re-examine the state and accommodate both national and human security. Military strength alone is increasingly becoming less relevant due to the evolving nature of threats to the state. Thus, the importance of securitization in contemporary security studies is to expand the security agenda to include all threats that threaten the wellbeing of ...