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Leadership Opportunities, Challenges and Perceptions: A Case Study of Women Clergy from Christ Is the Answer Ministries and All Saints Cathedral From 2003-2007, Nairobi, Kenya
(Daystar University, School of Arts and Humanities., 2008-06) Bukachi, Grace Nyambura
This study explores the opportunities, challenges and perceptions of women clergy in two urban churches. Additionally this study set out to establish why there are few women serving in fulltime pastoral ministry in the two churches, Christ is the Answer Ministries (CITAM) and the All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi. The study population was women clergy from the two mentioned churches and their immediate leadership of both genders. The researcher administered two questionnaires to each respondent from the leadership of CITAM to establish their perception of the leadership capabilities among the women clergy. Focus groups comprised of some male pastors and purposely selected individuals from both All Saints Cathedral and CITAM leadership. Questionnaires were administered to the leadership teams which provided additional information towards this study. The researcher also carried out church archive research to ascertain the records of women clergy with CITAM and the All Saints Cathedral Church. Various Womanist, Feminist and leadership theories were addressed and the experiences of African women clergy in this African region also reviewed. The results from the study indicate that women clergy have a myriad of opportunities for leadership and should pursue them uncompromisingly. The church leadership may to some extent be skewed toward patriarchal cultural norms, but with time and given the dispensation of this millennium, they are able to maximize their opportunities by responding to the call of God to serve according to Matthew 28: 18-20. Additionally this study recommended that various programs and activities be instituted to develop avenues for encouraging women to follow through and to remain in church ministry with the help of older clergy who would be their mentors and team members.
The use of School assets in generation of supplementary Income for Secondary schools– a case of Nairobi province, Kenya
(School of Arts and Social Sciences, Daystar University, 2010-07) Obuchere, Joab Namai
Abstarct Education has been considered a basic constituent in the development process of any nation. The educated people always have skills that are vital for sustainable economic growth and improved standards of living. Secondary education, which is very vital in the economic development, is accorded a comparatively lower financial allocation. The prevailing case necessitates that this level of education devices means by which income can be mobilised to supplement the meagre resources accessed through public expenditure. The aim of this study was to investigate how school assets could be used to generate supplementary income for secondary school education in Nairobi Province. With the current limitation in the financial resources open to the educational system, it is vital for the school establishment to participate in financing education. Literature regarding trends in education costs and the place of school assets in bridging the financial resource gap was reviewed. Supplementary resources were found necessary in sustaining secondary education since the rapid increase in education cost can not be proportionate to the household income. The study targeted public secondary schools within Nairobi Province. Descriptive sample survey design was employed to study the population as it appears. A total of 16 public secondary schools were sampled for the study, representing 30% of the total population. The schools were stratified according to their categories. Proportionate random sampling was used to select particular schools for study. Categories with only one school were purposively selected for study. The questionnaire and observational schedule were used in data collection. Expert knowledge from my supervisors was indispensable in determining the validity of the instruments. A pilot study helped in determining reliability of the instruments. Descriptive statistics were used for final analysis of the collected data. The final findings showed that schools with extensive assets enjoyed higher income than schools with fewer assets. It was further established that some head teachers could not account for income accrued from use of school assets. Students from poor backgrounds used their free and holiday time to solicit for funds, which they used to supplement school fees requirements. It was recommended that schools should be more innovative and use assets to generate income. In-service training in real asset management and record keeping should be given to head teachers. Retrogressive laws that curtail head teachers‟ innovativeness should be abolished.
Material deception in African Christianity: A study of prosperity Gospel among selected churches in Mombasa, Kenya.
(Daystar University, 2012-05) Munyao, Martin
African Christianity has seen many phases of expressing spirituality since the European colonial authorities gave way to African independent states. Many of the African churches that started during and after colonialism were mainly driven by protest against white domination and fight for independence. It is almost fifty years after the independence of most African nations and Christianity in Africa is now importing foreign traits of Christianity namely, Pentecostalism, whose modern origin is the Azusa Street Revival of 1873 – 1929, in Topeka, Kansas. Pentecostal Christianity and its materialistic approach to spirituality, which defies biblical teaching on the same, has been overwhelmingly embraced in Africa. Pentecostal Christianity, largely an import of American Christianity, has now become a popular expression of spirituality in Kenya. This study focused on the deception of materialism: desire to be wealthy and healthy, as distinctive characteristics of Pentecostalism in Mombasa city. Prosperity gospel was evaluated in light of the teaching of the Scriptures. Churches in Mombasa were selected through the use of in-depth interviews to know what views the prosperity gospel teaching pastors held on success, health and material wealth. Questionnaires were issued to the youth, men and women in Pentecostal churches that have embraced prosperity gospel teachings, to determine their views on the same. The data was analysed with the intention of comparing and contrasting the findings in the field concerning prosperity with the biblical position on the same and found out that there is deception in the presentation of prosperity gospel. Pastors who present prosperity gospel twist the Scriptures so as to make money out of the unsuspecting congregants. Theological knowledge was found wanting among pastors and their congregations. Therefore, it is highly recommended that pastors get exposed to adequate theological training before they lead churches.
Psychological Effects and Coping Mechanisms of Stress among Daystar University Undergraduate Students
(Daystar University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-06) Gol, Naomi N.
Stress is an important issue in university environment as well as in the society. There has been a growing appreciation of the issues of quality of life and stress involved in students’ training as this may affect their learning and academic performance. Specifically, stress in academic institutions can stimulate both positive and negative consequences depending on certain factors. The main objective of the study was to identify the effects and ways to alleviate or minimize the impact of stress among students. The study used a descriptive design and combined both qualitative and quantitative research methods approaches. The sample of 234 respondents was randomly selected. Data was collected from the students using self-administered questionnaires and student counselors were interviewed using semi structured questionnaires. Data was coded and analyzed using the SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) version 18. The findings from the study showed that stress originated from academic related work and resulted in negative emotions such as helplessness and hopelessness for those who did not use effective methods of coping. The study identified coping mechanisms used by most respondents as social support (68.3%), prayer (62.4%) and hobbies (57.9%). In regard to the general health of the students, the study showed that 68.7% had good control of stress. Based on the findings, Daystar University should therefore offer many resources to help students develop appropriate coping skills of reducing the levels of academic related stress such as time management, stress management, and relaxation.
The Role Of Parenting On The Socio-Emotional Development Of Children In Kahawa Sukari Estate, Kiambu County
(Daystar University, School of Arts and Humanities., 2013-06-01) Nderitu, Bernice Nyokabi
This study provides theoretical background and empirical evidence that parenting is a predictor of a child’s emotional expression, self-regulation and interpersonal relationships. The primary goal of the study was to find out the role parents play in the social and emotional development of children in middle childhood period in Kahawa Sukari Estate, Kiambu County. The main objective was to find out how parenting influences children’s social and emotional competencies. Three theories form the theoretical framework: attachment theory, psychosocial theory, and ecological systems theory. The research was conducted using a mixed research design employing both qualitative and quantitative methods; focus group discussions, structured questionnaires, and interviews were used to collect data. The study sample size was 111 respondents comprising of 50 parent respondents, 53 child respondents, and 8 key informants. Study findings have established that parents are not physically available given that 68% work in the evenings and neither are they emotionally available due to stressors of work (36%) and poor health (36%). Parent education and support is therefore recommended to facilitate positive parental behaviors and enhance children’s social emotional development. The study results will be beneficial to parents, organizations dealing with children, schools, and policy makers.
The Effect of Deafness on Attachment among Children in Selected Deaf Centres in Nairobi County
(Daystar University, 2013-08) Ruthuku, June Wanjiku
Deafness is a condition that affects 20 million children worldwide, 80% of whom live in the developing countries. With this condition comes a challenge for the deaf child in terms of language and communication. Without communication and language skills, inclusion in the family, education, society; and in the long run employment might be impossible. This will definitely affect the attachment process. The researcher recognized this aspect and purposed to study “The effect of deafness on attachment among children in selected deaf centres in Nairobi County”. The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of deafness on attachment among deaf children aged between 12 and 20 years. The objectives of the study included: 1) To find out whether deafness affects attachment in deaf children, 2) To establish the challenges that hearing caregivers experience in their interaction with their deaf children. The study employed descriptive research. A sample population of 36 deaf children aged between 12 and 20 years was used. The participants were derived from public schools. The schools included: Joseph Kang’ethe Primary, Race-course Primary, Aga Khan Primary and Giovanni e Silva school in Nairobi County. The major sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The researcher used both questionnaires and focus group discussion questions for data collection. Data analysis was done through descriptive techniques with the help of Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS, Version 17.0) and qualitative data analysis methods. Data was presented and displayed graphically using tables, graphs and charts. The findings indicated that a large percentage of the caregivers [mothers (77.1%) and fathers (94.4%)] do not know sign language. The findings also indicated that 52.9% of the deaf children do not bother telling their caregivers about their problems. As a result, attachment is affected. The researcher recommends sign language training for the caregivers.
Nurturing the youth into the Kingdom: A case of Music ministry at Christ is the Answer Ministries (CITAM) Karen.
(Daystar University, 2014-06) Ngugi, Rachael Wambui
The youth are known to be the most dynamic group of people in any given setting. They keep the church vibrant and energetic through various activities. One of the major activities is music. Music is a very important part of Christian worship. It is the one major way that Christians communicate with God. Through music, many have come to the saving knowledge of Christ and had their lives transformed. It is therefore paramount that musicians in church be firmly grounded in God‟s word if the music they sing is to edify the body of Christ. This research was a case study of Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM) Karen. Its purpose was to explore the various ways in which CITAM Karen nurtured her youth in music and faith in general. There were four objectives that the researcher sought to achieve: to identify the types of music sung and danced to by the youth at CITAM Karen, explore various approaches which CITAM Karen used to nurture the youth in their faith, establish various ways in which CITAM Karen nurtured the youth in music and lastly identify challenges faced by the church in the process of nurturing the youth in music. Questionnaires, observation guide and interviews were used to collect data at CITAM Karen. The researcher found out from the data collected how CITAM Karen ensured that the music sang is biblical and how they carried out continued nurturing of their youth in music. At the end of the study recommendations were given on how youth can better be nurtured in music and in their faith in general. This research will be helpful to the youth, those in youth ministry; youth pastors, chaplains in learning institutions and counselors. Having found out that the dominant music at Karen is local music it is recommended that a further study be carried out to establish the relationship between local music and the dominant youth age group of 19 to 24.
Exploring the Influence of Social Media on Journalism in Kenya
(Daystar University School of Arts and Humanities, 2015-06) Wilson, Johnson Wachira
The advancement of technology has been considered to affect all spheres of life, including, to a significant extent, the journalism practice. In Kenya, news consumers are increasingly active online through social media as journalists seek to leverage on social media phenomenon in an effort to remain relevant. The free-for-all nature of reporting news through social media and proliferation of alternative and cheap sources of information has sparked debate about the future of professional journalism. The extent to which this is significant in the experience of Kenyan journalism was what preoccupied this research. This study sought to investigate influence of social media on journalism in four areas: professional and ethical journalism, participation of audiences in news production, the influence of social media on journalism as a process of domestication and a force of change driven by the technological advancement and the influence of news editorial policies. The study employed a descriptive research survey design and a calculated sample size of 291 respondents was used. The sample was randomly selected from the accredited journalists based in Nairobi. The survey findings showed a strong indication that social media has influenced the practice of journalism in Kenya. The study further elucidated that the extent of influence of social media on journalism varied depending on the theme being investigated. In this respect, behavioral-related research was recommended as a future undertaking to establish the effects of varying behavior of news consumers as far as the influence of social media on journalism is concerned.
Assessment on the Use of Monitoring and Evaluation System in Constituency Development Fund, Nairobi County
(Daystar University, School of Arts and Humanities, 2015-06) Matetai, Monicah
The purpose of this study was to assess the use of monitoring and evaluation system for Constituency Development Fund in Nairobi County. The unit of analysis was the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in Nairobi County. The study used a descriptive survey research design. The target population comprised 187 committee members of the 17 constituencies. The sample size for this study was55 obtained using simple random sampling. The researcher used a questionnaire to obtain primary data. The questionnaires were self-administered. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics and presented in percentages and frequencies. Qualitative data was analysed using content analysis and presented in prose form. Both quantitative and qualitative data was compiled to generate the final project report. The study concluded that: there exists a functional monitoring and evaluation systems in the Constituency Development Fund in the County of Nairobi. Monitoring and evaluation influenced decision making in the Constituency Development Fund in the County of Nairobi. There existed challenges affecting the effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation system for Constituency Development Fund in the County of Nairobi. Funds work plan and costs should be set aside to enhance monitoring and evaluation activities in the Constituency Development Fund in the County of Nairobi. The study recommends that a further research could be conducted on the same topic but in another County so as to give comparisons to the current study. Similarly, a study can be undertaken to assess the existence of monitoring and evaluation activities in the Youth Development Fund, County Government projects, National Government projects and self-help groups around the country.
The Role of the Church in Enabling Parent Nurture Children’s Christian Faith: A Case of Selected Churches in Nairobi County
(Daystar University, School of Arts and Humanities., 2015-11) Marangu, Stephen Kinoti
The church needs to enable parents to nurture their children’s Christian faith at home. Little research has been done in Nairobi to analyse how churches use the home church platform to nurture children’s Christian faith through the parents. The objectives of the study were to find out whether churches in Nairobi had programmes to equip parents nurture their children’s Christian faith at home and the rationale used for these programmes. It also sought to find out how effective the programmes were. In the study, literature review with an exegesis of Deuteronomy 6:1-9 was done and a conceptual framework was drawn. The study employed an exploratory correlational design. The sampling was purposeful. Four churches from the four different major protestant denominations in Kenya were selected. A sample of one hundred and ten children worker and five pastors was targeted. For data analysis, Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS version 20) was used. The results revealed that 65.2% of the respondents in the selected churches perceived that their respective churches did enable and train parents to nurture their children’s Christian faith at home. The converse was true specifically in their response to the questions employing Valarie Zeithaml, A. Parasuraman, and Leonard Berry’s five dimensions of assessing service quality. These results revealed the respondents misinterpreted service quality for there was a significant difference between what they perceive and what was actually supplied. The study concluded that parents received no significant enablement by the selected churches towards nurturing their children’s Christian faith at home. To reduce the gap between perceived and supplied service, the study recommends that the churches re-evaluate the strategies they employ for enabling parents to nurture their children’s faith at home
Exploring the socio-economic collaboration between the rich and poor Churches in the Anglican Diocese of Nairobi: A case study of ACK St. Veronica parish
(Daystar University, School of Arts and Humanities, 2016-06) Kamau, Mwangi Benard
Collaboration of Churches among themselves is an expression of adherence and response to the truths shared in the Bible. The following research work aims to encourage all the parties living and working in the urban Church to consider the outcome of their ministry in an economically divided society. The disparity between the urban rich Church and the urban poor Church is a representative of the actual life in the city. It is important to have an urban Church that is conscious of the gap between the rich and the poor and the subsequent action influenced by the realization that the gap is a denial of the Theology of the Kingdom of God. The research took place at ACK St Veronica Parish. The target population was 110 respondents. Data was analyzed using SPSS- Version 20 for quantitative; as for qualitative data was categorized into themes for ease of interpretation. The study found out that there was less interaction between the rich and the poor churches. The poor church had limited access to resources for economic development. The study therefore recommended that rich churches need to strategically engage the poor churches to prompt collaborative measures. It also recommends that the poor churches on the other hand, must seek ways in which to work with their rich counterparts for the furtherance of the Kingdom of God.
Exploring the socio-economic collaboration between the rich and poor Churches in the Anglican Diocese of Nairobi: A case study of ACK St. Veronica parish
(Daystar University, School of Arts and Humanities, 2016-06) Mwangi, Benard Kamau
Collaboration of Churches among themselves is an expression of adherence and response to the truths shared in the Bible. The following research work aims to encourage all the parties living and working in the urban Church to consider the outcome of their ministry in an economically divided society. The disparity between the urban rich Church and the urban poor Church is a representative of the actual life in the city. It is important to have an urban Church that is conscious of the gap between the rich and the poor and the subsequent action influenced by the realization that the gap is a denial of the Theology of the Kingdom of God. The research took place at ACK St Veronica Parish. The target population was 110 respondents. Data was analyzed using SPSS- Version 20 for quantitative; as for qualitative data was categorized into themes for ease of interpretation. The study found out that there was less interaction between the rich and the poor churches. The poor church had limited access to resources for economic development. The study therefore recommended that rich churches need to strategically engage the poor churches to prompt collaborative measures. It also recommends that the poor churches on the other hand, must seek ways in which to work with their rich counterparts for the furtherance of the Kingdom of God.
Socio-economic Factors Influencing a Low Enrollment for Pastoral Training at Neema Lutheran College - Matongo
(Daystar University, School of Arts and Humanities., 2016-06) Miruka, John Moseti
The study sought to examine the socio-economic factors influencing enrolment. Upon analysing and interpreting data, the research outcomes were as follows: Organization’s politics and academic programme’s structure were perceived to indirectly influence enrolment for the pastoral programme at Neema Lutheran College. Respondents who had gone through the system thought that it was essential for the college to seriously rework its curriculum. They suggested that the college introduce more relevant courses that would meet the needs of society. Regarding socio economic factors that influenced enrolment, respondents generally indicated that all the listed factors influenced low enrolment for pastoral programme at Neema Lutheran College. Respondents were of the opinion that the church put up income generating projects to help supplement locally collected funds. These would assist enrolled students to pay school fees. Encouraging local Christians to fundraise towards this noble programme is of the essence. Respondents also indicated that there was need to teach youth and society on the importance of pastoral work. They also indicated that the church needed to organize and remunerate its workers well. The respondents also suggested that the college in liaison with the church send application forms and advertisements early enough to reach church members before admissions into the programme commences.
The Influence of Communication Strategy on Resource Mobilization Efforts by Non Profit Organizations: A Case of Fellowship of Christian Unions (Focus) Of Kenya
(Daystar University, 2018-04) Wambua, Rogers M.
Resource mobilization and effective communication strategy go hand in hand in any non-profit organization. This study sought to find out whether communication strategy has influence on resource mobilization results. The study focused on non-profit organizations and used Fellowship of Christian Unions (FOCUS Kenya) as a case. FOCUS Kenya is a non-profit Christian organization whose main mandate is to reach students on campus through evangelism, leadership development, discipleship and integral missions and social transformation programs. The study reviewed the level of funding at FOCUS Kenya from 2006 to 2016, to determine the relationship between corporate strategy and the level of funding at FOCUS Kenya and also the perception of stakeholders on the effectiveness of communication strategies in resource mobilization as established by FOCUS Kenya. This study was guided by the stakeholder theory that focuses on relationships between an organization and stakeholders’ influence on how the organization conducts its activities (Freeman, 2010). The research used descriptive design using both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews and analysed using Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) for the questionnaires, and thematic discussions for the interviews. The findings indicated that in 2016, FOCUS Kenya level of funding was at Ksh 32M, which was four times lower than expected needs despite the efforts employed to mobilize adequate resources. Additionally, the findings revealed that FOCUS staff members were not involved in the formulation and implementation of the communication strategy. The study recommends that stakeholders be involved in formulation and implementation of communication strategy for a greater, resource mobilization success.
Counter-Terrorism in Africa: The Role of Inter-Government authority on Development’s Track One Diplomacy in Counter Terrorism in the Horn of Africa: 2000 – 2010
(Daystar University School of Arts and Humanities, 2018-10) Otieno, Hellen Akinyi
The study evaluated the role of counter-terrorism strategies in Africa with a focus on the role of IGAD’s Track One Diplomacy in the context of the Horn of Africa. The Horn of Africa and IGAD comprise of Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda. The HOA has encountered myriads of complex and fast developing transnational security threats, such as inter and intra state conflicts, boundary disputes, resource conflicts, proliferation of small arms and obstinate challenges arising from terrorism. As a result of the terror attack on September 9/11, in the USA, the fight against terrorism has since been internationalized and is no longer just a domestic concern. The attacks have necessitated concerted efforts of International, regional and sub regional actors in fighting terrorism. Africa established Regional Economic Communities (RECs) to deal with economic challenges that the continent was facing. The study applied qualitative and quantitative data. The results showed that respondents agreed that socio-economic conditions such as unemployment, poverty, illiteracy and marginalization caused terrorism, political exclusion, bad governance, religious extremism and external factors such as joint war against terror and foreign military deployment influence terrorism influence terrorism in the Horn of Africa. The study concluded that unemployment; poverty, illiteracy and marginalization cause terrorism, political exclusion, bad governance, religious extremism and external factors such as joint war against terror and foreign military deployment influence terrorism in the Horn of Africa. The study also concluded strategies adopted by regional and international actor in combating terrorism and extremism in Horn of Africa though effective, need to be bottom up.
The Interface Between Security And The Refugee Crises In Africa: A Contextual Analysis Of The Dadaab Refugee Camp In Kenya
(Daystar University, 2018-10) Wangai, Peter Ndungu
This study sought to examine the interface between security and the refugee crises in Africa with a focus on Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya. The objectives of the study included; to examine the contextual background of the refugee crises in Kenya, to evaluate the impact of the refugee crises in Dadaab Refugee Camp on Kenya’s national security and to assess the intervention measures by the Government of Kenya in response to Dadaab refugee crises and national security. The study was qualitative in nature and adopted a descriptive research design. The study also adopted a case study approach. An interview schedule was used to collect data from the respondents. The study established that that among the key problems which are faced by the refugees including separation from their family members, high level of both physical and mental insecurities, lack of proper shelters, food insecurity, lack of proper education, health care and employment for their children. The study has also indicated that the presence of the Dadaab refugee camp has been responsible for the rising cases of insecurity both within the camp and outside the camp. This was because, inside the camp, cases of rape were reported on a daily basis, inter-clan infightings, burglary, as well as smuggling of contraband goods and hiding in of small arms. The study concluded that there were groups of criminals that took full advantage of refugee crises to trade in small arms and hide amongst refugees to camouflage their activities. The Kenya-Somalia boarder was plagued by insecurity that was attributed internally to banditry, illicit firearms, cattle rustling and inter-clan conflict. Refugees were also regarded as a group of vulnerable people who needed protection. The study recommends that in order to address the problem of illegal immigrants, the government should be provided with additional support by UNHCR and donors in order for it to increase the number of trained security personnel assigned to the Kenya-Somali border.
The Interface Between The East African People Centred Sovereignty And East African Legislative Assembly: Case Study Of The East African Community Integration Process
(Daystar University, 2018-11) Adhiambo, Okech Sylvia
The purpose of this study was to investigate the coherence between the East African people- centred sovereignty and East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). Its objectives were to; establish the process of election of members to the EALA and assess the extent to which the process of election of members of the EALA was people-centred. The research adopted the descriptive research design as well as a case study design. The target population was East African Community (EAC) university students, particularly from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The sample size consisted of sixty students from the three member states. The study also included liaison officers from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kenya. The primary data was collected through questionnaires and one-on-one interviews with the participants of the study. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive analysis procedures including frequencies and percentages, while qualitative data was analysed using content analysis. In regard to the extent to which the election of members to EALA was people centred, 3% of the respondents stated that it was at all not people centred, 38% indicated it was to a small extent, 52% stated it was to a moderate extent and 7% to a great extent. In regard to the process of electing EALA members, 52% of the respondents stated that members were nominated by political parties in their countries, 31% indicated that their presidents directly nominated individuals of their choice, 12% stated that national assemblies nominated members by evaluation of their capabilities through presentation and majority vote, while on 5% respondents indicated that the civil Societies had a role in nominating members to EALA. The study concluded that people centred sovereignty in relation to their participation in the process of election of members to the EALA vis-à-vis the EAC integration process was to a moderate extent. The study recommended that EAC member states should continue to explore more avenues of creating awareness to their citizens towards improving participatory decision making.
Implications of Secession on Regional Stability and Nation-Building of Seceded States: The Case Study of South Sudan
(Daystar University, School of Arts and Humanities, 2021-10) Wang, Martin
The purpose of this study was to investigate the implications of secession on regional stability and nation-building of seceded states, with reference to South Sudan. South Sudan gained her independence in 2011 after decades of protracted conflicts but plunged into yet another civil conflict that derailed all the quests for prosperity and development. The objectives for this study were to examine the role played by regional states in the secession process of South Sudan, evaluate the effects of secession of South Sudan on regional stability, and to analyze the social, economic, and political challenges of nation-building in South Sudan. The study used a combination of quantitative and qualitative research tools for collection of data. Primary data was extracted through interviews. Secondary data was obtained from review and analysis of journals, books, papers, peace agreements and other available literature on the implications of secession, regional stability, and conflict resolution. The study found out that the secession of South Sudan had multiple effects on the regional states, resulting to a web of insecurities in the East African region, threatening stability of the region as whole. Further, the independence of South Sudan did not ultimately resolve the political, economic, and social grievances that the southerners had against the successive Khartoum regimes. Nation-building in the new independent state is marred by several challenges. The study recommends that, although secession terminates continued series of conflicts, it should only be considered if both parties to the secession have the capabilities to ensure the delivery of statehood responsibilities to their citizens and neighboring communities. future studies need to explore the relationship between religion and ethnicity, and their implications on security in post-secession states, in the case of South Sudan.
Kenya’s Foreign Policy Towards Chinese Infrastructural Development 2002-2019
(Daystar University, School of Arts and Humanities, 2021-10) Lukoye, Veronica Nyambura
Kenya’s foreign policy towards Chinese infrastructural development in Kenya for the period of 2002-2019 is important in the extents of diplomacy, trade, foreign aid as well as investment. This study explored Kenya’s foreign policy towards Chinese infrastructural development, 2002-2019. The study objectives were to investigate the nature and development of Kenya’s foreign policy relations towards China; to establish the impact of Chinese infrastructural development on the Kenyan economy and to examine the domestic political processes of Kenya and their influence on Kenya’s foreign policy relations with China. Qualitative case study approach was used in the study. The data collection tool used was an interview schedule. The study targeted respondents who had expert knowledge on Kenya-China foreign policy undertakings. The target population of the study was 20 participants covering 6 officials working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 6 government representatives and 8 foreign policy scholars. The study used Purposive sampling technique in the state agency selection which is the Ministry of foreign affairs, the Kenyan Parliament and the Kenya National Archives. On the nature and development of Kenya’s foreign policy relations towards China, the findings indicated that there are notable similarities in regards to Kenya’s foreign policy relations with China during Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta era is that they both continue to look and reinforce the looking East policy relations through partnerships in infrastructural development like the building of roads, and the standard gauge railway. The study recommends that the Kenyan government should maintain transparency with the general public about the agreements signed with other countries.
Assessing Socio-Economic Factors Contributing To Maritime Insecurity in Kenya The Case of Lake Victoria, Homa Bay County
(Daystar University, School of Human and Social Sciences, 2021-10) Handa, Diana Akama
Maritime security is one of the latest axioms of international relations and diplomacy. It is a term that has drawn attention to new challenges and rallies support for tackling them. The study assessed socio- economic factors contributing to maritime insecurity along the Homa Bay shores of Lake Victoria. This study objectives were: to assess the current status of maritime insecurity at Lake Victoria in Homa Bay County; to find out whether illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing is a form of maritime insecurity at Lake Victoria in Homa Bay County; and to examine the socio-economic factors contributing to maritime insecurity at Lake Victoria in Homa Bay County. The researcher adopted institutional and routine activity theories as theoretical framework. An exploratory research design that incorporated a qualitative research approach were used in this study. The target population were individual and organisations / institutions from Homa Bay Lake Region site. The study used purposive sampling technique and the principle of saturation to obtain a sample size of 36 participants -12 participants for in-depth interviews and 4 Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) of 6 members each. The study adopted qualitative interviews, FGDs, and observation as data generation tools. The study revealed that the main IUU fishing issues in Lake Victoria, Homa Bay County are unauthorized fishing, criminal gangs and pirates, encroachment by foreign fishers, employment of minors/children as fishers, use of prohibited gears and fishing methods, and fishing young, endangered and protected fish species. Moreover, fish stocks in Lake Victoria, Homa Bay county are under threat from IUU fishing. The study recommends that there is a need to have more patrol officers patrolling the waters because this will keep illegal fishers and criminal gangs from roaming freely.

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