• Illiberal Democracy in Uganda: Assessing the Role of United States Security Aid Contribution to Authoritarian Leadership (1986 – 2017) 

  Mulanga, Benson Mutisya (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  This study focuses on the democratic irregularities in Uganda under the leadership of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the involvement of United States (US) support towards improving regional security in the wake of ...
• Effectiveness of Kenya’s Climate Change Mitigation Strategies after the Ratification of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Protocols 

  Kibe, Wanjiru Grace (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  Climate change is the new threat to development and environmental sustainability in the 21st Century. States after seeing the alarming effects of climate change, decided to come up with a way to deal with climate change. ...
• Examining the Role of the World Bank in Post- Conflict Reconstruction: A Case of the Democratic Republic Of Congo 

  Mushi, Caroline-Naimi Clement (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  Democratic Republic of Congo is a country with rich natural resources. However, the continuous civil wars in DRC have made it difficult for any meaningful economic, social, and political development to take place. The ...
• Paradiplomacy in Kenya: A Case of the Devolved System of Governance 

  Amutavy, Sophie Shisanya (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  Based on the broader concept of decentralization as a strategy for development, this paper examined the incentives of County Governments in advancing their interests in the international arena, a practice known as ...
• An Examination of the Role of Regional Bodies in Conflict Management: The Case of East African Community in Burundi Conflict (2009 To 2017) 

  Nadège, Dinah Nibizi (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  The main objective of this thesis was to examine the role of regional bodies in conflict management using the case of EAC in Burundi for the period of 2009-2017. This study was guided by the following study questions: ...
• Assessing the Prevalence of International Technology Transfer by Chinese Firms into the Kenyan Construction Sector 

  Gathu, Kathy Gathigia (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  Technological advancement and growth in skilled expertise are some of the factors contributing to economic development. As a developing country, Kenya’s quest to achieve economic growth is underpinned by the need to have ...
• The Contribution of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Towards Promoting Harmony in the East African Member States 

  Oluochi, Jane Nthenya (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  Evidently, after road transport, rail transport comes second as the most important mode of transport in East Africa, for freight as well as passenger services. The study sought to critically analyze how the Standard Gauge ...
• Assessing EU Immigration’s Influence on Britain’s Decision to Withdraw from the European Union In 2016 

  Hassan, Zeinu Diin (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  This thesis examines the influence that immigration, particularly EU immigration played on Britain’s decision to vote leave in the 2016 referendum, and impending withdraw from the European Union. This was done by contextualizing ...
• Factors That Explain the Engagement of Developing Countries in the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Mechanism 1995-2016 Case of Kenya, South Africa and Mexico 

  David, Annie Syombua (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  Developing Countries constitute one-third of the membership of the World Trade Organization (WTO) yet their participation in the WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM) is low. Do developing countries have trade disputes? ...
• Exploring the Recognition of Music as a Tool for Development: The Case of Nairobi County 

  Ndung’u, Linda W. (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  Development as a discourse for a long time missed to be an inclusive concept based on the focus on economic development as the measures of progress and success (Fukuyama, 2010). However, in the 21st century, the arts and ...
• Liberal Democracy Conundrum: Examining the Impact of Term Limit Extension on Liberal Democracy in Africa 

  Asiligwa, Mulubi (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  The main objective of this study was examined the impact of presidential term limit extension on liberal democracy in Africa. Majority of citizens from most Africa states oppose term limit extension, yet during referendums ...
• Assessing the Effectiveness of Sovereign Wealth Fund on Development: Case of Rwanda and Norway 

  Henriette, Cyuzuzo (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  In recent years, the Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWF) have emerged as dynamic class as a crucial source of funding for economic development especially in times of economic crisis. The funds currently managed through various ...
• Kenya’s Approach in Countering Violent Extremism 

  Habiba, Isaack (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  This study examined Kenya‘s approach of Counter Violent Extremism (CVE) in achieving the intended objectives of preventing radicalization and recruitment of individuals into active participation in violent extremist ...
• South-South Migration: The Impact of Diaspora Remittance on National Development of Kenya 

  Muguna, Angela Caroline W. (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  There is a growing recognition of the south to south migration in developing countries, shaping the relationship between diaspora remittance and national development. It is for this reason that the study was justified ...
• The Significance of Innovation and Technology in Transforming Food Security in East Africa 

  Mbae, Winjoy Mukami (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  One of the major global concerns historically and in the twenty-first century is providing sufficient, safe and nutritious food to all people. New, existing and emerging technologies can help address the issue of food ...
• A Comparative Study of US– Kenya AGOA Trade Relations between President George .W. Bush and President Barack.H.Obama. 

  Mutuku, Lucy .K. (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  In a fast globalizing world, trade free policies seem to be a common trait in bilateral agreements. Theses bilateral trade agreements are informed by the WTO regulations on free trade and are subject to renewal and ...
• The Relationship between Parenting Styles and Conduct Disorder among Children in Dagoretti Girls’ and Kabete Boys’ Rehabilitation Schools. 

  Wacheke, Ann Njambi (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  Adolescence stage is when an individual is in the transitional years from a child to and adult. This stage marks the onset of cognitive, physical and emotional changes therefore a very important time for the child as they ...
• The Role of Regional Trade Agreements on Africa’s Multilateral Policy Growth: An Analysis of East African Integration 

  Ondieki, Brenda Mogiti (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  This thesis examines the role of Regional Trade Agreements in Africa’s multilateral growth, the various factors that lead to their proliferation and the role of globalization in Africa’s multilateral policy. The East African ...
• A Critical Analysis of Counterterrorism Responses: A Study of Kenya and Al-Shabaab (1998-2017) 

  Kimani, Damaris Wanjiku (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  The study looked into counterterrorism responses in Kenya from 1998 to 2017 and their implications. The main purpose of the study was to find out whether efforts made by the Kenyan government are geared towards positively ...
• Advancements In The Prosecution Of Wildlife Crimes: What Can We Learn From The Kenyan Experience? 

  Friedman, Lauren R. (United States International University - Africa, 2018)

  The study examines how the prosecution of wildlife crimes has changed over time in Kenya. Specifically, the research analyzed impacts the Wildlife and Conservation Management Act, 2013, and the Wildlife Crimes Prosecution ...

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