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Legislative and Policy Frameworks in the Practise of Refugee Intergration in Kenya: A Case Study of Eastleigh, Nairobi County 2011-2021

Ahmed, Hamdi Hussein (United States International University - Africa, 2022)

The key goal of this study was to explore the issues related to the integration of refugees in Kenya with the focus on the refugees living in Eastleigh, a neighborhood within the Central Business District of Nairobi County, ...
Devolved System of Governance and Inter-Ethnic Conflicts In Saku Sub-County, Marsabit County

Mohammed, Ali Fatuma (United States International University - Africa, 2023)

The study aimed to evaluate how the devolved governance system impacts inter-ethnic conflict in Saku Sub-County, Marsabit. A mixed research design was used, with Marsabit County serving as a case study. 'The study included ...
The Role Of Religious Leaders In Mediating local Political Conflicts: A Case Of Kibera And Dandora During 2007 Post-Election Violence

Haya, Christabel (United States International University - Africa, 2022)

Kenya experienced unprecedented violence after some voters were dissatisfied with the outcome of the 2007 general elections. The root cause of the violence was alleged rigging of the elections, which saw the country divided ...
The Civil Society and Peace- Building in Post- Secession South Sudan: 2011-2021

Aligo, Victor Baba Emmanuel (United States International University - Africa, 2022)

In modern history, the civil society has carved out a prominent place and reputation in activities that were traditionally a province for global actors and state agencies. In light of this, this research attempts to study ...
Workplace Physical Environment and Its Influence On Employee Performance In Public Heath Sectors: A Case of Kenyatta University Teaching Referral And Research Hospital (Corporate Sector)

Munene, Joan Kendi (United States International University - Africa, 2023)

The main aim of this study was to identify the relationship between the workplace physical environment and the performance of employees in Kenya's public sector. The study's main objective was to identify the influence of ...
How The Media Shape Public Opinion: A Case Of Somalia’s Representation In The Standard, Daily Nation, And Star Newspaper From 2011 – 2012

Munyao, Abigael Tey (United States International University - Africa, 2023)

The media’s role in a state cannot be overlooked especially during the advancement of state policy in the public arena. Whether foreign or domestic policy, a democratic state such as Kenya is required to acquire public ...
Coping Self-Efficacy and Depression among Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Nyeri County, Kenya

Waithira, Teresia K. (United States International University - Africa, 2022)

Cases of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) are on the increase globally. Scientific evidence exists on the relationship between IPV and mental health. Of the diverse factors influencing the outcome, coping self-efficacy (CSE) ...
Efficacy of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression: A Study among Female Survivors of Sexual Violence at Two Hospitals in Nairobi County, Kenya

Osiemo, Isabella K. (United States International University - Africa, 2022)

Sexual violence is on the increase globally with adverse effects on mental health. Intervention using Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF- CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), may play a role. This study ...
The Effects of Climate Change on the Mental Health of Smallholder Crop Farmers in Eastern Kenya

Njeru, Mercy Wawira (United States International University - Africa, 2022)

The climatic conditions have been changing over the last several decades with the capacity to cause mental health issues. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of climate change on mental health of ...
Psychological Distress And Psychological Coping Strategies Due To Covid-19 Among Residents Of Nairobi County, Kenya

Ngere, Ambrose Ondiek (United States International University - Africa, 2022)

Since the outbreak ofCOVID-19 in Huabei Province of China in December 2019, people have responded and psychologically coped in different ways with the pandemic. The objectives were to determine the extent to which the ...
Efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy on Post Traumatic Stress, Depression and Anxiety Disorders among Orphaned Children in Institutions of Care in Kiambu County, Kenya

Nduku, Arlene (United States International University - Africa, 2022)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur in adults as well as children and adolescents. Untreated PTSD can result in negative long-term mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, low self-concept, disruptive ...
Complex Trauma and Posttraumatic Growth among Adolescents Living In Kibagare Informal Settlement of Nairobi County, Kenya

Muraguri, Caroline W. (United States International University - Africa, 2022)

Children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to traumatic critical events. Once an adolescent experiences a traumatic event or events in his or her life, it is often accompanied by a great impact that is long-lasting ...
Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing On Polydrug Use Reduction: A Study among Patients Undergoing Methadone-Assisted Therapy in Selected Clinics in Nairobi County, Kenya

Kiiru, Rose N. (United States International University - Africa, 2022)

Polydrug Use (PDU) is the concurrent use of more than one psychoactive substance for non-medical use. PDU continues to be a global problem, with patients seeking opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment in Methadone Assisted ...
The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Suicidality among Students in Kenya Medical Training College

Kaleli, Catherine Nzisa (United States International University - Africa, 2022)

The increasing suicide cases among university and college students all over Kenya are alarming. The purpose of this study was to examine whether emotional intelligence correlates significantly with suicidality and mental ...
An Inquiry of Psychiatric Doctors and Nurses Training, Practices and Attitudes towards Suicidality Interventions in Nairobi, Kenya: A Case of Mathari Hospital

Berhan, Theodor (United States International University - Africa, 2022)

The World Health Organization estimated that about 800,000 persons die of suicide per year globally; Kenya had 4,647 deaths due to suicide in 2012 at 16.2 deaths by suicide per 100,000 people, higher than the world average ...
Influence of Authentic Leadership on Employee Commitment among Managers in Agencies Implementing Public Financial Management Reforms in Kenya

Gacheru, Winnifred Njeri (United States International University - Africa, 2023)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of authentic leadership on employee commitment among managers in agencies implementing public financial management reforms in Kenya. The following research questions ...
Path Goal Leadership Style And Performance Of Manufacturing Small And Medium Enterprises In Nairobi County, Kenya

Ochieng, Lucy Atieno (United States International University - Africa, 2023)

The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of path goal leadership style on organizational performance of manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nairobi County, Kenya. This study considered five ...
The Contribution of Somali Diaspora Millennials in Peace-Building in Somalia from 2011-2021: A Case of the State Of Minnesota (United States of America)

Yonis, Aweis Sheikh (United States International University - Africa, 2022)

In an attempt to exert and re-imagine her global governance aspirations and geopolitical influence, the African Union (A.U) has acknowledged the African diaspora as the sixth region in the continent: the Northern, Southern, ...
The Effects of Italy’s Securitization Policies on Irregular Migration from Africa

Waweru, Anastacia Wariara (United States International University - Africa, 2022)

This research investigated the effects of Italy’s securitization policies on irregular migration from Africa. In Italy, migration has bred controversy due to the complexity of migrant sharing across European union states. ...
Influence of Social Media on National Security in Kenya, 2014-2022

Wanjala, Brenda Nanjala (United States International University - Africa, 2022)

Technological advancements have transformed every sphere of human life. The advent of technology and social media has improved interaction and communication between people. This is because social media offers a fast and a ...

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