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Violent Extremism and Radicalization among Youth in Prisons: A Case of Langata Womens, Kamiti and Shimo La Tewa Prisons in Kenya
No full textA Thesis Report Submitted to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Master of Arts Degree in International RelationsThere has been a global increase in the rates terrorism, violent extremism and radicalization throughout the world. Therefore, prisons are having to house and increasing number of radicalized inmates. This is especially pertinent, as it has been seen that terrorists and violent extremists often use their time within prison trying to radicalize their fellow inmates. The main objectives of this research were to determine the causes and challenges of violent extremism and radicalization among youth in Kenyan prisons. Subsequently, give recommendations to tackle violent extremism and radicalization among youth in Kenyan Prisons. The literature review commented upon research regarding how prisons often act as hotbeds for terrorist recruitment, with suggestions on reform to make prisons and their staff more capable in dealing with the problems associated with terrorist inmates.
A number of findings and conclusions were made: - Firstly, there is indeed an increase of radicalization and violent extremism within the prison system, both globally and within Kenya. Social, economic and political exclusion can indeed lead to individuals turning to a life of crime, becoming radicalized and/or becoming terrorists or violent extremists. Furthermore, there is a strong correlation between the rate of recidivism and radicalization of inmates within prisons, as prisons have been seen to be recruitment havens for terrorists.
The study recommends that radicalized prisoners be segregated from other inmates during incarceration, which will require better allocation of resources from Government. Prison staff should be adequately trained, so as to implement such rules to keep terrorists and other offenders away from one another. Penal and constitutional reforms should be made so that ex-inmates receive adequate support to successfully reintegrate back into society once they have left prison. Furthermore, holistic and comprehensive de-radicalization programmes should be put in place for terrorist inmates
Effects Of Under Development in Mandera County Kenya
No full textA Thesis Submitted To The School Of Humanities And Social Sciences (SHSS) In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirement For The Award Of The Degree Of Master Of Arts In International Relations (Integrated Studies)One of the basic development objectives is living free of fear. It is also an objective that has so far received comparatively limited attention in debates on the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). Notwithstanding the international community‟s preoccupation with key problems such as natural disasters, climate change, global epidemics and financial crises, the emergency of armed violence has unsuccessfully captured the attention and concern of world leaders and development partners. Part of the reason for this is that the link between conflict and development are largely hidden from view. This study therefore sought to establish the impact of conflict on development. The specific aims of this study were to; determine the effect of inter-communal conflicts on education acquisition in Mandera County, ascertain the impact of terrorism on tourism in Mandera County, determine the effect of conflict on households‟ living standards in Mandera County and determine the impact of recurrent terrorism activities on the economy of Mandera County. This study used a descriptive survey design to evaluate how conflict undermines development. Secondary data was used. From the findings, the study concluded that conflict instances have negatively affected the development of the affected areas. Destruction of schools, displacement of pupils and teachers, shortage of teachers and learning materials has led to poor performance in the schools in the affected areas. Destruction of health facilities and shortage of health workers have caused poor health among the affected people. Poor infrastructure, fear of investment by investors, lack of trade in the region and decrease in tourism in the region have negatively affected the economic growth of the region. In result, the residents in the region languish in poverty. The study recommended further research in the neighboring counties to get more reliable findings for better conclusions
Resource Distribution and Security in Kenya: A Case Study of North Eastern Kenya
No full textA Research Thesis Submitted To The School Of Humanities And Social Sciences In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Degree In Masters In International RelationsThis thesis researched the links between resource distribution, and the state of security in North Eastern Kenya. The study aimed to determine if indeed such links existed, and when they did, to check how they manifested themselves and affected residents of the region. The study explored prior and current government initiatives that have aimed to remedy inequality in resource distribution.
The study identified instances of historical injustices aiming to establish existing perceptions of the government by the residents of North Eastern Kenya. Such perceptions were seen to create uncomfortable relationships between citizens and the government in the region. This strained relationship was seen especially as several residents continue to refer to themselves as non-Kenyans.
This research was conducted over a period of 5 months where the researcher reviewed information from various sources on the subject, guided by key research questions investigating the issues. The content was secondary data, and it gave good insight on the historical manifestations of the issues around the people and the government. Media reports from reputable media outlets were also used for study. Data was analyzed through content analysis which generated information through conceptual analysis from which several conclusions could be derived, and described further along.
During the time the study was conducted, several attacks were carried out in Kenya by Al Shabaab. For this reason, North Eastern Kenya was quite insecure, and it was not possible for the researcher to visit the area for more research. However, there was a good amount of content available for study.
The study found that indeed, there are links between resource distribution and security issues in North Eastern Kenya. The key issue being that, due to continued marginalization of the area, the area has not developed good security infrastructure. The residents also do not collaborate with the authorities in the area, since they do not trust the government due to historical and continuing injustices.
The study recommends that a survey is conducted in the region to listen o the views of the locals about insecurity and terrorism. Including the views of locals will aid in capturing hearts and minds and ensure that key terror suspects are rooted out with the help of the community. Community policing is another recommendation made by the study so that local authority figures are involved in decision making
Predicting Patterns of Voter Behavior in Kenya's 2017 General Elections
No full textA Thesis Submitted to the School of Humanities and Social Science in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Master’s Degree in International RelationsThe major conclusions of this study are presented by deconstructing and examining the outcomes of each hypothesis derived from the research questions formulated in chapter one. The two main research questions looked at how individual centered factors and arising situational factors influence voter behavior and while the analysis conducted in chapter four indicated that there is no statistically significant relationship between each of these factors and voter behavior, the implied effect is still present and important to note.
This study sought to prove that there is a relationship between what we have termed as individual and situational centered factors and the manner in which Kenyan voters choose to behave at their polls as represented by their votes. Despite the analysis proving that there is no statistically significant relationship between the variables and voter behavior, the results from the respondent questionnaires demonstrated the preferences that individuals have when it comes to politics and how individual factors shape the way they vote. The section below further explores these issues, grouping them into representational clusters to show the impact of each group on the thought formation and voter behavior of individuals as derived from the data collected
The Impact of Non-Communicable Diseases on Development; a Case Study of Breast Cancer in Gede, Kilifi County
No full textA Thesis Submitted to the School of Humanities and social Sciences in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for the Degree of Master of Arts in International Relations(MIR)The rise in the prevalence of NCDs is thought to be the result of complex interaction between health, economic growth and development and is strongly associated with universal trends such as population ageing, unplanned urbanization and globalization of unhealthy lifestyles. Even with government efforts in enhancing availability of early screening, diagnosis, and treatment of the breast cancers, uptake of these services has remained low and/or delayed over time. The purpose of the study was to investigate the connection between non-communicable diseases such as breast cancer and the subsequent decrease in development evoked by it. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population for this study was 32 ministries of health officials, 167 breast cancer survivors and care providers, 49 health officials in hospitals and 106 community based organizations officials. A sample population of 184 was arrived at by calculating the target population of 354 with a 95% confidence level and an error of 0.05using the formula taken from Kothari (2004). Primary data was obtained using self-administered questionnaires. The drop and pick method was preferred for questionnaire administration so as to give respondents enough time to give well thought out responses. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 21.0). Descriptive statistics and factor analysis were conducted. The findings were presented in tables.The findings show that physical inactivity, smoking, heavy alcohol use and lifestyle are greatly prevalent. The study revealed that majority of the respondents are aware of breast cancer. The results indicated that monitoring, surveillance and research and early diagnosis and control of breast cancer through health systems strengthening are greatly effective in curbing and reducing mortality rate from breast cancer.The study concluded that the intermediate risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases are physical inactivity, smoking, heavy alcohol use and lifestyle which were deduced to be greatly prevalent, that breast cancer greatly affects development and that there are possible ways of curbing and reducing mortality rate from the disease and that in Gede, Kilifi County. The study recommends that the government and non-governmental organization should use the social media (radio and television) as the main channel to run the campaigns on breast cancer screening as well as other campaigns on other health issues affecting the general public. Policy should also be put in place that makes it compulsory for women in informal sector to have a health cover through the national health insurance fund
The Relationship between Level of Social Support and the Development of Postpartum Depression among Women in Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Nairobi County
No full textThesis Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology in the Graduate College of the United States International University Africa. Summer 2017Studies around the world indicate that social support is one of the protective factors that guard against postpartum depression (PPD) yet little is known regarding women’s perceptions of sources or forms of support following childbirth in Nairobi County. The current study purposed to explore social support available for women and its function in preventing PPD. One hundred and twenty-three mothers were approached while waiting in line for postnatal clinic at Pumwani maternity hospital. Each participant completed an interview that included a socio-demographic section, social support section and finally a depression inventory section. The results indicate a weak relationship between social support and the presence of PPD. On examining partner support, which emerged as the highest-ranking source of support for the women, it was discovered that the relationship between social support and PPD when looking specifically at partner support was stronger than the combined social support. The findings also revealed that women living in Nairobi County receive more emotional support from all sources (partners, parents, parents-in-law, and relatives and friends) and less instrumental support. The preference of the women is to receive more instrumental help, which pertains to help with caring for the baby and managing the family. Further analysis demonstrated that the nature of the pregnancy could indeed impact that amount of support especially from partners. Women who recorded having planned pregnancies received more partner support than those who reported having unplanned pregnancies. This research suggests that social support is an important factor that can be utilized to guard against the development of PPD. These findings inform preventive programs and intervention programs in the physical as well as mental health sector
The Effects of Branding On Customer Satisfaction: A Case of Unaita's Limited
No full textA Research Project Report Submitted to the Chandaria School of Business in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Master of Business Administration (MBAThis study set to cstabMsh the relationship between re and customer study was conducted based on the following objectives; to determine the association on customer satisfaction among UNAITAS SACCO members; to impact of perceived quality on customer satisfaction among UNAITAS SACCO and to evaluate the effect of brand awareness on customer satisfaction SACCO members.
The research design used in the study was correlational. Questionnaires administered to 154 members of UNAITAS SACCO. Both descriptive and statistics were used in analyzing the data collected. Descriptive methods the percentages an^l frequencies, means and standard deviations that showed the data. Inferential methods which included correlation analysis, regression analysis were also used and presentations made in tables and In testing the relationship between the study variables which included perceived quality and brand awareness and the effect they have on customer The results showed that all these re techniques have a significant influence satisfaction. The correlation analysis results also indicated that all strong positive and significant correlation with customer satisfaction. significant relationship between techniques and customer satisfaction square results.
The regression findings indicated that. Brand association had positive significant relationship with consumer satisfaction. The path coefficient significant at the 0.05 level (p=0.443. T-value =3.449 p<0.05) and perceived positive and statistically significant relationship with consumer satisfaction, coefficient was positive and significant at the 0.05 level (P=0.253, p<0.05).. fhe findings also indicated that brand awareness had a coefficient =2.106 p<0.05) indicating a positive and statistically significant customer satisfaction, further discussion of the findings follows ne.xt.
The study concludes that brand association is crucial for creating customer The study found out that UNAITAS SACCO members feel associated with their V
because of its credibility, reliability, and because it is in line with thereby making the customers become proud to be associated with UNAITAS The study concludes that perceived quality is very important for customer occur. The finding therefore means that UNAITAS SACCO meets the expectations by providing them with services expected by the customers, the services to suit the customers' needs and by being reliable. The brand awareness is important for customer satisfaction to occur. UNAITAS succeed in creating brand awareness through promotional materials, and through the media.
The study recomrnends that UNAITAS SACCO has been able to achieve a positive association with its consumers, however, it can improve more by making services to becohie highly reliable. The study recommends UNAITAS SACCO more brand awareness by sponsoring more public welfare activities. The carried on one banking institution (UNAITAS SACCO). Further researches done on all microfinancing institutions in Kenya to determine the effects satisfaction in order to achieve competition
Servant leadership moves into boardrooms
No full textA Newspaper article by Scott Bellows, an Assistant Professor in the Chandaria School of Business at USIU-AfricaThe concept of transformational leadership and its different components has dominated leadership research and practical training ever since James Burns in the 1970s and later Bernard Bass in the 1980s popularised the concepts with social science business studies.
Throughout the 1990s debates erupted between the organisational outcomes of transformational or transactional leaders until recently. In the 2010s until present, research shows the most effective leaders possess both transformational and transactional qualities in equal measure.
Also in the 1970s, a different researcher, Robert Greenleaf, pioneered the construct of servant leadership. However, servant leadership did not catch on with scientists but rather much of the research revolves around polemic arguments based on ancient selective examples forming philosophical opinions without much quantitative framework testing.
In the past two years, Mark Green, Richard Rodriguez, Carol Wheeler, and Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa highlight the slow but growing analytical examination of the concepts of servant leadership