Abstract: For a long time, African states have yearned to achieve the free movement of labour. The East African Community has identified this as a key objective on its part. An ambitious endeavor that will see the continents’ citizens provided the right of establishment, right to work and right of residence without undergoing discrimination in whatever partner state they choose to exercise such rights in. This thesis sought to assess the practicality of such endeavors with a focus on the c...
Abstract: The overall purpose of this study is to evaluate the existence and implications of the Horn of Africa superpower rivalry with particular emphasis on China and US interests in Djibouti. The study was founded on the theory of contemporary realism: power transition theory, the theory of power competition, alliances and bandwagon. The study consisted of an exploratory design case study. The data was primary as well as secondary. Individual interviews and focus groups collected the prim...
Abstract: Remittances are an important strand in the relationship between migration and socio-economic change in migrants' countries of origin and there is growing interest in their role in developing and underdeveloped countries. Yet little is known about remittances from the migrant perspective, and much less about refugees remitting. This paper makes three contributions, based on analysis of survey and ethnographic evidence on the remittance experiences of the Eastleigh Community Business...
Abstract: The sudden and unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and its dramatic spread has led to a negative impact globally resulting to strict measures being put in place which have affected how countries operate and interact. Government responses such as the restriction of movement of people locally and internationally have only been seen when dealing with issues such as terrorism and not a virus therefore it is quite novel how a virus has provoked a much larger reaction from governments across...
Abstract: The rise of terrorist organizations has become a threat to African countries, for most nations have fallen due to terrorism. This situation has become worse in Somalia where terror organizations have taken over the nation due to its government policies and local conflicts. Terror organizations target such nations, for they do not possess the measures to combat organized crime or terrorism. This thesis sought to study how terror organizations manipulate local African conflicts and t...
Abstract: The Horn of Africa is one of Africa's most unstable and conflict-ridden areas. The recent political histories of the states in the Horn of Africa have been affected by long periods of authoritarian rule and political strife caused by civil wars, inter-state conflict, coup attempts, insurgencies, ethnic conflict, and violent extremism. Ethiopia has historically played a significant role in the region's conflict resolution and peacekeeping efforts. Previous research has shown Ethiopi...
Abstract: The study investigated women and peacebuilding in Kenya: a case study of countering violent extremism in Kamukunji Constituency, Nairobi County. Specifically, the study investigated the factors that predispose women to join violent extremist groups, how peacebuilding agencies involve women and the challenges that women peace builders in Kamukunji Constituency ace. The study area was Kamukunji Constituency, one of seventeen constituencies of Nairobi County, with an area of 12 km2. T...
Abstract: There is a growing interest by Chinese citizens towards the retail enterprise sector in Kenya. The increased demand for Chinese products by local consumers has created a readily available market and because of this, Chinese retail businesses are able to compete in the retail sector. This has led to a mixed reaction from the Kenyans. This study therefore set out to explore the perception of Kenyans towards Chinese involved in these retail enterprises by looking at their experiences ...
Abstract: The math objective of this thesis was to examine the drivers of fragility within the West African conflict zone and the motivation of ECOMOG to intervene in both Liberia and Sierra Leone to resolve internal conflicts using regional peacekeeping arrangements. This study was guided by the following study objectives: To determine the drivers of fragility in West African conflict zone, to analyze the motivation of ECOMOG's intervention in Liberia and Sierra Leone conflict and to evalua...
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...