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Jönköping University

1. Hill, Martin. National Agricultural Livestock and Extension Programme (NALEP) : Study of the Implementation Process.

Degree: Political Science, 2011, Jönköping University

URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-15280

► In 2007 Sida received a lot of criticism for not keeping track of the Swedish aid to countries in Africa. Aid has been sent… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: NALEP; Government of Kenya; Implementation; Kenya; Sida

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Hill, M. (2011). National Agricultural Livestock and Extension Programme (NALEP) : Study of the Implementation Process. (Thesis). Jönköping University. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-15280

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hill, Martin. “National Agricultural Livestock and Extension Programme (NALEP) : Study of the Implementation Process.” 2011. Thesis, Jönköping University. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-15280.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hill, Martin. “National Agricultural Livestock and Extension Programme (NALEP) : Study of the Implementation Process.” 2011. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Hill M. National Agricultural Livestock and Extension Programme (NALEP) : Study of the Implementation Process. [Internet] [Thesis]. Jönköping University; 2011. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-15280.

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Hill M. National Agricultural Livestock and Extension Programme (NALEP) : Study of the Implementation Process. [Thesis]. Jönköping University; 2011. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-15280

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University of Nairobi

2. Gitau, Joseph K. Service Oriented Architecture Model For Integration Of E-Government Systems In Kenya.

Degree: 2016, University of Nairobi

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/99444

► During the last decade, organisations in Kenya have worked to automate processes and digitize information and services using various systems. These systems have however become… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Integration Of E-Government Systems In Kenya

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Gitau, J. K. (2016). Service Oriented Architecture Model For Integration Of E-Government Systems In Kenya. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/99444

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gitau, Joseph K. “Service Oriented Architecture Model For Integration Of E-Government Systems In Kenya. ” 2016. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11295/99444.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gitau, Joseph K. “Service Oriented Architecture Model For Integration Of E-Government Systems In Kenya. ” 2016. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Gitau JK. Service Oriented Architecture Model For Integration Of E-Government Systems In Kenya. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/99444.

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Council of Science Editors:

Gitau JK. Service Oriented Architecture Model For Integration Of E-Government Systems In Kenya. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/99444

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University of Nairobi

3. Nzioka, Erastus K. A Survey Of Information And Communication Technology Skills Appropriateness At The Directorate Of E-government In Kenya .

Degree: 2013, University of Nairobi

URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/52700

► The aim of the study was to carry out a survey on the lCT skills appropriateness at the Directorate of e-Government in Kenya. The study… (more)

▼ The aim of the study was to carry out a survey on the lCT skills appropriateness at the Directorate of e-Government in Kenya. The study was guided by the following research objectives: to investigate current methods of assessment of lCT skills possessed by the personnel at the Directorate of e- Government; to identify the skills-set possessed by the personnel at the Directorate of e- Government; to establish the required lCT Skills-set bye-Government personnel for smooth implementation of e-Government among the public organizations and sectors in Kenya; and to recommend the appropriate evaluation criteria for the appropriate lCT skills for e-Government personnel. The target population included all the lCT technical personnel in the established forty two (42) ministries at the Directorate of e-Government in Kenya as at November 2012. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The primary data was gathered through questionnaires, while secondary.data was obtained from published documents and materials obtained from the Directorate of e-Government. The key results of the study were: the Directorate identified core skills required for a specific role of the government at all times; the assessment methods were regarded as very appropriate as they enabled- the Directorate in identifying the skills possessed and the gaps that needed further training; the lCT skills-sets were effective in equipping the staff with the necessary skills required in different places of work; and that the lCT skills-sets were being adequately utilized by the staff in their current employment. The study concludes that the most used skills assessment method was Supervisor assessment method and that demonstration and self assessment methods were the most important skills assessment methods. The study further concludes that e-service delivery and fundamentals of lCT modules were well understood by the staff and that all the existing modules were relevant and important in enabling service delivery at the Ministry level. The study makes the . following recommendations, that the Directorate: finds ways on getting the appropriate skills assessment methods adopted by other governments in the developed world to benchmark and raise the bar in electronic service delivery at the Government level; trains the lCT staff on the emerging lCT trends to enable them develop new ways of service delivery through 'technology; and plans on how to incorporate the developing of new curricula relevant for the smooth functioning of Government operations. The Directorate of e-Government should evaluate the appropriateness of some of these lCT skills-set courses mentioned by staff on how they fit in the Directorate's role. For example, the respondents mentioned Applications Development.

Subjects/Keywords: e-Government; Information and Communication Appropriateness; Directorate of e-Government; Kenya.

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Nzioka, E. K. (2013). A Survey Of Information And Communication Technology Skills Appropriateness At The Directorate Of E-government In Kenya . (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/52700

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nzioka, Erastus K. “A Survey Of Information And Communication Technology Skills Appropriateness At The Directorate Of E-government In Kenya .” 2013. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/52700.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nzioka, Erastus K. “A Survey Of Information And Communication Technology Skills Appropriateness At The Directorate Of E-government In Kenya .” 2013. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Nzioka EK. A Survey Of Information And Communication Technology Skills Appropriateness At The Directorate Of E-government In Kenya . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2013. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/52700.

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Council of Science Editors:

Nzioka EK. A Survey Of Information And Communication Technology Skills Appropriateness At The Directorate Of E-government In Kenya . [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2013. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/52700

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University of Nairobi

4. Gisiora, Dickson O. A framework for implementation of information security management in government ministries, a case study of ministry of youth affairs and sports, Kenya .

Degree: 2012, University of Nairobi

URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10300

► Not only is Information Security Strategy crucial to protect information systems, but it is central to organization survival. Today's organizations depend on information for their… (more)

▼ Not only is Information Security Strategy crucial to protect information systems, but it is central to organization survival. Today's organizations depend on information for their survival. Specifically, organizations depend on the systems and controls in place that provide for the ongoing confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their data and information. Many organizations are ill-equipped to define their security goals, let alone to make an explicit connection between their security goals and the strategic drivers of the organization. Threats to organizational information and information systems are increasing in occurrence and in complexity and this emphasizes the urgency for organizations to learn how to better protect their information and information systems Information security is subjective and contextual therefore, every organization‘s approach to a security strategy should be different and customized accordingly, because each organization has its own threats, risks, business drivers, and industry compliance requirements . To improve the governance of IT and comply with regulatory demands, organizations are using best practice frameworks implement information security. One of these IT governance frameworks is COBIT (The Control Objectives for Information and related Technology). COBIT provides guidance on what could be done within an IT organization in terms of controls, activities, measuring and documentation. This framework is however generic and require specific knowledge in order to enable customization and use in a local scenario. The research methodology that was adopted was a case study. The population of interest was officers in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports working at the headquarters. Random sampling was used with targeted interviews to the officers in ICT department who are the custodians of Information systems in the ministry and the administration which provide policy guidelines for the ministry. Data was analyzed by the use of descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution tables, percentages, bar charts and pie charts top officials expressed firm commitment to implementing security in the ministry, there seemed to be no co-ordination between ministry staff and IT staff on the role of information which indicates a communication deficit. The key recommendations include the need for management to fully recognize that Information Communication Technologies are a critical asset and which should be restricted to authorized/legal use only; Information Communication Technology is a Business Issue – not a technology issue and need to be aligned with priorities, industryprudent practices and government regulations, and Information Communication Technologies are enterprise-wide business with associated risks, and therefore all staff should be involved in securing them. An implementation framework, The Control Objectives for Government Information Technologies (COGIT) was developed which the researcher recommended to government ministries as…

Subjects/Keywords: information security management; government ministries, Kenya; Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Kenya

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Gisiora, D. O. (2012). A framework for implementation of information security management in government ministries, a case study of ministry of youth affairs and sports, Kenya . (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10300

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gisiora, Dickson O. “A framework for implementation of information security management in government ministries, a case study of ministry of youth affairs and sports, Kenya .” 2012. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10300.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gisiora, Dickson O. “A framework for implementation of information security management in government ministries, a case study of ministry of youth affairs and sports, Kenya .” 2012. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Gisiora DO. A framework for implementation of information security management in government ministries, a case study of ministry of youth affairs and sports, Kenya . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10300.

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Gisiora DO. A framework for implementation of information security management in government ministries, a case study of ministry of youth affairs and sports, Kenya . [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10300

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University of KwaZulu-Natal

5. [No author]. Harambee as an indigenous lived philosophy : empowering the poor in the Kenyan Anglican church.

Degree: Theology, 2007, University of KwaZulu-Natal

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/295

► This thesis deals with the Harambee as an indigenous lived philosophy and its capacity of empowering the poor in the Kenyan Anglican Church. From a… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Church and state – Kenya.; Anglican Church of Kenya.; Poverty – Religious aspects – Christianity.; Poor – Religious aspects – Christianity.; Poverty – Kenya.; Church work with the poor – Kenya.; Theology.; Kenya – Politics and government – 1978-

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author], [. (2007). Harambee as an indigenous lived philosophy : empowering the poor in the Kenyan Anglican church. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/295

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author], [No. “Harambee as an indigenous lived philosophy : empowering the poor in the Kenyan Anglican church. ” 2007. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/295.

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author], [No. “Harambee as an indigenous lived philosophy : empowering the poor in the Kenyan Anglican church. ” 2007. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

author] [. Harambee as an indigenous lived philosophy : empowering the poor in the Kenyan Anglican church. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2007. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/295.

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author] [. Harambee as an indigenous lived philosophy : empowering the poor in the Kenyan Anglican church. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2007. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/295

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

6. Wanjiru, Stephanie M. An analysis of the 2007 general elections in Kenya: a political leadership perspective.

Degree: MPhil, Faculty of Arts, 2009, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1082

► On 27 December, 2007, Kenyan citizens took to the polls for the fourth time since multiparty democracy was introduced in 1992. The sentiment was that… (more)

▼ On 27 December, 2007, Kenyan citizens took to the polls for the fourth time since multiparty democracy was introduced in 1992. The sentiment was that democracy was finally coming of age in this East African country. For many, these elections represented a turn in the country’s democratic process that would bring change in the areas of justice, food, shelter, education and employment to all – as these were the main campaign promises. Instead, at the conclusion of the voting and at the beginning of the tallying process, the electorate erupted violently at the suspicion and eventual reporting of the process being rigged. One of the main subjects discussed in this study includes the argument that Kenya is ailing from a lack of responsible political leadership. The breed of Kenyan politicians that have been experienced in the country since it gained its independence from British colonialists in 1963, have plundered its resources – material and human – to the brink of war. It is no longer a valid argument that Africa, just because of a history of governments looting and plundering the vast resources that belong to the world’s poorest of the poor, in particular Kenya produces bad leaders. The second topic of discussion in this study questions the role of ethnic mobilisation during the elections. It is well documented by authors such as Cowen and Kanyinga (in Cowen and Laakso (eds.) 2002: 128-171) that ethnicity in Kenya, under the machinations of irresponsible political leaders, has in the past played a critical part in rallying one political party against another. The 2007 General Election was no different. The contested presidential election results were announced on 30 December, 2007, declaring another term of office for the incumbent president, Mwai Kibaki. Since that announcement, thousands of people were reported dead while hundreds of thousands were considered displaced. The chaos was followed by a long mediation process kicked off with the AU chairman, John Kufuor, president of Ghana, hosting a number of talks between the two parties. However, this did not bear much fruit as the two conflicting parties could not agree on the main issue of the creation of a position of Prime Minister for Raila Odinga to 7 fill. This was then followed by a more successful mediation process hosted by the Elders1 including former United Nations (UN) secretary general, Kofi Annan, Graça Maçhel and Benjamin Mkapa, as indicated by The Daily Nation newspapers throughout the month of January 2008. It is with this background that the study will now turn to the discussion about the context of the research, its objectives, rationale, motivation and the research design Advisors/Committee Members: Steyn-Kotze, Joleen.

Subjects/Keywords: Elections – Kenya; Kenya – Politics and government

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Wanjiru, S. M. (2009). An analysis of the 2007 general elections in Kenya: a political leadership perspective. (Masters Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1082

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wanjiru, Stephanie M. “An analysis of the 2007 general elections in Kenya: a political leadership perspective.” 2009. Masters Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1082.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wanjiru, Stephanie M. “An analysis of the 2007 general elections in Kenya: a political leadership perspective.” 2009. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Wanjiru SM. An analysis of the 2007 general elections in Kenya: a political leadership perspective. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2009. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1082.

Council of Science Editors:

Wanjiru SM. An analysis of the 2007 general elections in Kenya: a political leadership perspective. [Masters Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1082

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

7. Daweti, Siyabulela. A critical analysis of ethnic conflict in Kenya : the politicisation of ethnicity in Kenya subsequent to the 2007 elections.

Degree: Faculty of Arts, 2014, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020780

► This study examines the interface between Kenyan politics and ethnicity. More specifically it examines why ethnicity is at the core of Kenyan politics. Although this… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Ethnic conflict – Kenya; Kenya – Politics and government

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Daweti, S. (2014). A critical analysis of ethnic conflict in Kenya : the politicisation of ethnicity in Kenya subsequent to the 2007 elections. (Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020780

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Daweti, Siyabulela. “A critical analysis of ethnic conflict in Kenya : the politicisation of ethnicity in Kenya subsequent to the 2007 elections.” 2014. Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020780.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Daweti, Siyabulela. “A critical analysis of ethnic conflict in Kenya : the politicisation of ethnicity in Kenya subsequent to the 2007 elections.” 2014. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Daweti S. A critical analysis of ethnic conflict in Kenya : the politicisation of ethnicity in Kenya subsequent to the 2007 elections. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2014. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020780.

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Daweti S. A critical analysis of ethnic conflict in Kenya : the politicisation of ethnicity in Kenya subsequent to the 2007 elections. [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020780

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University of Nairobi

8. Odhoch, Jack. A framework for utilization of e-government services in Kenya .

Degree: 2012, University of Nairobi

URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10308

► The purpose of this study was to assess the framework for the utilization of eGovernment services in Kenya. The specific objectives were to assess the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: e-government services; framework; Kenya

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Odhoch, J. (2012). A framework for utilization of e-government services in Kenya . (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10308

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Odhoch, Jack. “A framework for utilization of e-government services in Kenya .” 2012. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10308.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Odhoch, Jack. “A framework for utilization of e-government services in Kenya .” 2012. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Odhoch J. A framework for utilization of e-government services in Kenya . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10308.

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Council of Science Editors:

Odhoch J. A framework for utilization of e-government services in Kenya . [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10308

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University of Nairobi

9. Ochanda, Priscah. The impact of medium term expenditure framework on operational efficiency of government ministries in Kenya .

Degree: 2012, University of Nairobi

URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11045

► The Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) was introduced into Kenya in 1998 and it was first implemented in the budget in the financial year 2001/2002… (more)

▼ The Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) was introduced into Kenya in 1998 and it was first implemented in the budget in the financial year 2001/2002 after the failure of the Forward Budget Review Program, the Budget Rationalization Program and the Public Investments Program , The main aims of the Program were to increase fiscal discipline, Political accountability and public participation in financial matters and improve efficiency of government operations through the introduction of Budget Ceilings, Sector Working Groups and frequent Expenditure Reviews (PER, 2010). This research sought to investigate the impact of MTEF on operational efficiency of Government ministries, so as to inform the Government, development partners and the public at large on the benefits and short comings of the framework. The research design used was a census survey of all Government Ministries in Kenya, the data collected was secondary data and analysis done using regression analysis of Operational efficiency to the extent of compliance to MTEF ceilings. Operational efficiency is measured as the ratio of the composite score (given by performance contracting) to expenditure of the ministry as a percentage of total expenditure by all ministries. The research found that adherence to MTEF ceilings has a negative impact on the performance of Government Ministries in Kenya. The study was limited by the poor availability of information and inconsistency of the financial information gathered as compared to all other publications of the same, as well as Ministry re-organizations. It is recommend that Links between Budgeting and Planning be strengthened, and IFMIS be rolled out to operational areas to improve efficiency and information consistency, as well as the setting up of efficient reward and sanction systems to encourage prudent fiscal responsibility. For researchers intending to do further studies on this Topic, insight should be sought into the compliance of resource division amongst sectors to the long term Vision of the Country, The cause of inconsistency in public financial data and the measurement of compliance to ceilings to the performance in project implementation of Government Ministries Departments and Agencies.

Subjects/Keywords: Operational efficiency; Government ministries; Kenya

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Ochanda, P. (2012). The impact of medium term expenditure framework on operational efficiency of government ministries in Kenya . (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11045

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ochanda, Priscah. “The impact of medium term expenditure framework on operational efficiency of government ministries in Kenya .” 2012. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11045.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ochanda, Priscah. “The impact of medium term expenditure framework on operational efficiency of government ministries in Kenya .” 2012. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Ochanda P. The impact of medium term expenditure framework on operational efficiency of government ministries in Kenya . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11045.

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Council of Science Editors:

Ochanda P. The impact of medium term expenditure framework on operational efficiency of government ministries in Kenya . [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11045

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University of Nairobi

10. Ubah, Ibrahim S. Influence of project management skills of staff on performance of government funded projects in Kenya .

Degree: 2016, University of Nairobi

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/99949

► The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of project management skills of staff on performance of government funded projects in Kenya.The study… (more)

▼ The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of project management skills of staff on performance of government funded projects in Kenya.The study was guided by the following objectives; to examine the influence of human resource management skills of staff on performance of government funded projects in Kenya, to establish how financial planning skills of staff influence performance of government funded projects in Kenya, to assess how monitoring and evaluation skills of staff influence performance of government funded projects in Kenya and to examine how risk management skills of staff influence the performance of government funded projects in Kenya. It is hoped that the findings of this study would help the management of Kazi Kwa Vijana initiative to understand the importance of developing project management skills of staff thus appreciate the application of such skills in the running of the day to day operations of projects. It would also guide the development of policies and guidelines governing human resource management, financial planning, monitoring and evaluation and also risk management practices. The study would contribute to the existing knowledge in project management and to increasing performance standards amongst the project management professionals and the entire industry. It would also help improve the management of government funded project. The study on project management skills would provide a platform for more research in the area and would also be used as a source of references by scholars.The research adopted Descriptive survey research design with a view of collecting information through administering questionnaires and interviews to the sampled respondents. The population of this study was 500 out of which a sample of 217 respondents was selected using Krejcie and Morgan (1970) table for determining sample size, at the confidence interval of 0.05 and confidence level of 95%. The study employed stratified and simple random sampling technique. Data collected was analysed using SPSS to generate both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study were presented using table, charts and explanation was given in prose form. The study found out that employees at KKV were not recruited based on experience from similar projects, training of employees was not done on a regular basis and that employees did not transfer knowledge gained from the training to the work place. The study also established that there was no internal financial control system at KKV and that each task was not well budgeted. The study revealed that there was no tracking of implementation schedules and activities, there was no regular evaluation of project progress and that there were no periodic monitoring reports generated. Risk identification checklists were in place and were developed based on historical information. The study recommends the following; recruitment of employees with experience from similar projects and regular training of employees to increase knowledge, establishment of an internal…

Subjects/Keywords: Government funded projects in Kenya

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Ubah, I. S. (2016). Influence of project management skills of staff on performance of government funded projects in Kenya . (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/99949

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ubah, Ibrahim S. “Influence of project management skills of staff on performance of government funded projects in Kenya .” 2016. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11295/99949.

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Ubah, Ibrahim S. “Influence of project management skills of staff on performance of government funded projects in Kenya .” 2016. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

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Ubah IS. Influence of project management skills of staff on performance of government funded projects in Kenya . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/99949.

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Ubah IS. Influence of project management skills of staff on performance of government funded projects in Kenya . [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/99949

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11. Enns, Charis. Experiments in governance and citizenship in Kenya’s resource frontier.

Degree: 2016, University of Waterloo

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/11083

► Over the past four years, natural resource exploration and development have rapidly expanded across northern Kenya and, as a result, the region is in the… (more)

▼ Over the past four years, natural resource exploration and development have rapidly expanded across northern Kenya and, as a result, the region is in the midst of a frontier-making project that may have seemed unimaginable a few years ago. In this dissertation, I use the concept of frontier as an analytical framework to examine processes that are transforming society, the economy, and landscape in northern Kenya. This dissertation contributes to scholarship on resource frontiers by analysing the specific governmental technologies used by both powerful and less powerful actors to produce, negotiate and contest the rules that govern landscapes and people in frontiers. In Article1, I examine the use of novel technologies of governance in frontier spaces. I show how transnational corporations use voluntary standards — designed to regulate their social and environmental conduct — to legitimize and consolidate control over land and resources. In constructing my argument, I engage with two examples from Kenya’s northern resource frontier. I trace the specific technologies used by two corporations to secure access to land for the purpose of resource development, focusing specifically on their use of voluntary standards. I frame my analysis using Hall et al.’s (2011) ‘powers of exclusion,’ arguing that voluntary standards serve as one legitimising discourse that corporations can deploy to justify excluding other land users. In Article #2, I shift my focus to how frontiers are governed ‘from below’. This article focuses on the spectrum of different, sometimes competing, reactions to mega-infrastructure development in northern Kenya among rural land users. The central aim of this article is to examine how rural groups draw upon different forms of expertise — ranging from ecological science to international legal frameworks — to frame and legitimize their reactions to frontier-making projects. The analysis in this article contributes to wider debates about rural agency in frontier spaces, by demonstrating how rural land users can strategically deploy different forms of expertise to negotiate the rules that govern access to land and resources. In Article #3, my co-author and I analyse changing social and political relationships in northern Kenya in light of oil exploration and development. This article demonstrates how some northern Kenyans are seeking protection of their rights from oil companies, in light of the Kenyan government’s hands-off approach to governing northwestern Kenya. We argue that new expectations around corporate social responsibility are drawing oil companies and rural communities into an uneasy citizen-state-like relationship, altering the experiences and practices of citizenship in the region. This article contributes to discussions about new political spaces and new forms of political subjectivity in frontier spaces. Combined, these articles use northern Kenya as a case study to illustrate how the rules that govern access to land in resource frontiers are shaped through experiments in…

Subjects/Keywords: resource frontier; governance; citizenship; Kenya; technologies of government; voluntary standards; politics 'from below'

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Enns, C. (2016). Experiments in governance and citizenship in Kenya’s resource frontier. (Thesis). University of Waterloo. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10012/11083

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Enns, Charis. “Experiments in governance and citizenship in Kenya’s resource frontier.” 2016. Thesis, University of Waterloo. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10012/11083.

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Enns, Charis. “Experiments in governance and citizenship in Kenya’s resource frontier.” 2016. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

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Enns C. Experiments in governance and citizenship in Kenya’s resource frontier. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2016. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/11083.

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Enns C. Experiments in governance and citizenship in Kenya’s resource frontier. [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/11083

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of South Africa

12. Ambira, Cleophas Mutundu. A framework for management of electronic records in support of e-government in Kenya.

Degree: 2016, University of South Africa

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22286

► Effective management of electronic records (MER) facilitates implementation of e- government. While studies have been carried out on management of records in Kenya, none of… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Kenya; Records management; Electronic records; Management of electronic records; Electronic records management; E-government; E-government maturity

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Ambira, C. M. (2016). A framework for management of electronic records in support of e-government in Kenya. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of South Africa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22286

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ambira, Cleophas Mutundu. “A framework for management of electronic records in support of e-government in Kenya.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of South Africa. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22286.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ambira, Cleophas Mutundu. “A framework for management of electronic records in support of e-government in Kenya.” 2016. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Ambira CM. A framework for management of electronic records in support of e-government in Kenya. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of South Africa; 2016. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22286.

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Ambira CM. A framework for management of electronic records in support of e-government in Kenya. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of South Africa; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22286

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

13. Kiboi, Anne Wanjiru. Factors affecting strategy implementation in state corparations in Kenya.

Degree: Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, 2014, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020963

► The purpose of this study was to develop and empirically test a hypothetical model of factors impacting strategy implementation in state Corporations in Kenya in… (more)

▼ The purpose of this study was to develop and empirically test a hypothetical model of factors impacting strategy implementation in state Corporations in Kenya in order to establish their statistical significance. To achieve effectiveness and efficiency in strategy implementation in state corporations, change is needed. Due to the rapid changing global environment and increasing demand for service delivery, continuous change is needed. Changes have been taking place in the Kenyan state corporations since 2003 and this has been as a result of corporate strategy implementation. However it is not enough to develop a good strategy, good strategies can fail during implementation. The state corporations in Kenya, like in most countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, have been characterised by slow and bureaucratic processes that retard corporation‟s performance. Employees and managers in these corporations have been perceived as not performing as they should. Kenyan state corporations are important to the economy of the country. They provide social and essential services to the Kenyan population. There is therefore a need to investigate ways to improve strategy implementation in state corporations, collectively viewed in this study as factors affecting strategy implementation. The study investigated and analysed how the independent variables (internal-, market- and external) impact strategy implementation (dependent variable). The study reviewed literature in the areas of internal-, market- and external factors supported by Louw and Venter‟s (2006), the planning context environmental scan (2010), Zaribaf and Hamid‟s drivers for implementation outcomes (2010), and the Nortel network external environment (2010) models as presented in section 1.5 of chapter one. The hypothetical model developed was based on the models mentioned. The study sought to establish the perceptions of Kenyan state corporation‟s managers and utilised the quantitative research paradigm. A survey was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire distributed to managers in state corporations in Kenya. The final sample comprised 485 respondents. Data was collected between October, 2012 and February 2013, that is, a period of five months. The returned questionnaires were subjected to several statistical analyses. The validity of the measuring instrument was ascertained using exploratory factor analysis. The Cronbach‟s alpha values for reliability were calculated for each of the factors identified during the exploratory factor analysis. In this study, correlation and exploratory factor analysis, the KMO measure of sample adequacy, Bartlett‟s test of sphericity, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test for normality, multi-colinearity diagnostic and regressions were the main statistical procedures used to test the appropriateness of data, correlation and significance of the relationships hypothesised between the various independent and dependent variables. The study identified twelve independent variables as significantly impacting the strategy implementation (dependent variable)…

Subjects/Keywords: Government corporations – Kenya; Strategic planning – Kenya; Industrial management – Kenya

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Kiboi, A. W. (2014). Factors affecting strategy implementation in state corparations in Kenya. (Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020963

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kiboi, Anne Wanjiru. “Factors affecting strategy implementation in state corparations in Kenya.” 2014. Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020963.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kiboi, Anne Wanjiru. “Factors affecting strategy implementation in state corparations in Kenya.” 2014. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Kiboi AW. Factors affecting strategy implementation in state corparations in Kenya. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2014. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020963.

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Kiboi AW. Factors affecting strategy implementation in state corparations in Kenya. [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020963

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Rhodes University

14. Mutizwa-Mangiza, Shingai Price. Political party institutionalization : a case study of Kenya.

Degree: Faculty of Humanties, Political and International Studies, 2014, Rhodes University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1013258

► This thesis explores the nature and extent of political party institutionalization in Kenya. More specifically, it focuses on the four dimensions of party institutionalization, namely… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Kenya – Politics and government; Political parties – Kenya; Kenya – History; Kenya – Colonial influence

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Mutizwa-Mangiza, S. P. (2014). Political party institutionalization : a case study of Kenya. (Thesis). Rhodes University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1013258

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Mutizwa-Mangiza, Shingai Price. “Political party institutionalization : a case study of Kenya.” 2014. Thesis, Rhodes University. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1013258.

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Mutizwa-Mangiza, Shingai Price. “Political party institutionalization : a case study of Kenya.” 2014. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

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Mutizwa-Mangiza SP. Political party institutionalization : a case study of Kenya. [Internet] [Thesis]. Rhodes University; 2014. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1013258.

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Mutizwa-Mangiza SP. Political party institutionalization : a case study of Kenya. [Thesis]. Rhodes University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1013258

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University of Pretoria

15. Sibalukhulu, Nompumelelo. The judicial appointment process in Kenya and its implications for judicial independence.

Degree: Centre for Human Rights, 2013, University of Pretoria

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/36762

► In order to complement existing empirical research on democratic consolidation in Kenya and the role of the judiciary in particular, this mini-‐dissertation analyses the relationship… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Kenya; Judicial independence; System of judicial appointments; Lack of government accountability; Post-election conflict of 2007; UCTD

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Sibalukhulu, N. (2013). The judicial appointment process in Kenya and its implications for judicial independence. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/36762

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Sibalukhulu, Nompumelelo. “The judicial appointment process in Kenya and its implications for judicial independence.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/36762.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sibalukhulu, Nompumelelo. “The judicial appointment process in Kenya and its implications for judicial independence.” 2013. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Sibalukhulu N. The judicial appointment process in Kenya and its implications for judicial independence. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2013. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/36762.

Council of Science Editors:

Sibalukhulu N. The judicial appointment process in Kenya and its implications for judicial independence. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/36762

University of Nairobi

16. obare, J Gesare. Implementation of strategic plans in the public sector: A case study of directorate of personnel management of the Government of Kenya .

Degree: 2006, University of Nairobi

URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/21454

► The research was carried out to establish the extent to which DPM has implemented its strategic plan and the challenges faced in the process of… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Personnel management; strategic planning; Public sector; Government of Kenya; Kenya

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obare, J. G. (2006). Implementation of strategic plans in the public sector: A case study of directorate of personnel management of the Government of Kenya . (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/21454

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obare, J Gesare. “Implementation of strategic plans in the public sector: A case study of directorate of personnel management of the Government of Kenya .” 2006. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/21454.

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obare, J Gesare. “Implementation of strategic plans in the public sector: A case study of directorate of personnel management of the Government of Kenya .” 2006. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

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obare JG. Implementation of strategic plans in the public sector: A case study of directorate of personnel management of the Government of Kenya . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2006. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/21454.

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obare JG. Implementation of strategic plans in the public sector: A case study of directorate of personnel management of the Government of Kenya . [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2006. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/21454

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

17. Makena, Njeru Sharon. Improving governance to foster economic development : a case study of Nairobi City.

Degree: MA, Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, 2011, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1015679

► Good governance is a critical element to economic development both at the local and national level. Devolution, which is a form of decentralization, is a… (more)

▼ Good governance is a critical element to economic development both at the local and national level. Devolution, which is a form of decentralization, is a means of achieving good governance if implemented appropriately. Government plays a pivotal role in the governance framework of a country. This study aimed at exploring how governance of Nairobi City can be improved under a devolved system of government to foster economic development. The study specifically looked at government effectiveness which is one of the Worldwide Governance Indicators. Through a literature review, the study looks at how devolution can improve governance, and what government effectiveness entails, not only from the World Bank perspective but also from other related literature. The major assumption of this study is that improved governance consequently leads to enhanced economic development, as argued by numerous scholars and practitioners in previous studies (Todaro and Smith, (2009) Mcneil and Malena, (2010) and UNDESA 2007). Furthermore, this study assumed that despite only focusing on one of the six indicators, an idea of good governance as a whole will be obtained. The study used a mix of qualitative and quantitative approach of a case study of Nairobi City. Nairobi City is not only a unit of devolution under the new constitution, but will also host the national government. Furthermore, it is also the financial stronghold of the country. Data was collected from two sets of respondents using two different instruments. A questionnaire was used to collect data from the citizenry, and face to face interviews were used to collect data from government officials. The questionnaire focused on capturing citizen perceptions on government effectiveness. Respondents were selected through convenient sampling at pre-determined service delivery points within Nairobi City. The face-to-face semi-structured interview gauged the level of government effectiveness of selected government institutions within Nairobi City. For the former instrument, the data was analyzed through SPSS and Microsoft Excel; and presented in tables, charts and graphs. For the latter, a descriptive discussion has been used to illustrate findings. The study found that government institutions within Nairobi to an extent have established mechanisms and systems to improve service delivery, and consequently promote government effectiveness. It is observable from the study that, the systems in place do not respond to the citizen needs and expectations as illustrated by a satisfaction index of 54 percent Advisors/Committee Members: Sakhile, Phiri.

Subjects/Keywords: Decentralization in government – Kenya – Nairobi; Public administration – Kenya – Nairobi; Economic development – Kenya – Nairobi

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Makena, N. S. (2011). Improving governance to foster economic development : a case study of Nairobi City. (Masters Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1015679

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Makena, Njeru Sharon. “Improving governance to foster economic development : a case study of Nairobi City.” 2011. Masters Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1015679.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Makena, Njeru Sharon. “Improving governance to foster economic development : a case study of Nairobi City.” 2011. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Makena NS. Improving governance to foster economic development : a case study of Nairobi City. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2011. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1015679.

Council of Science Editors:

Makena NS. Improving governance to foster economic development : a case study of Nairobi City. [Masters Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1015679

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

18. Koigi, Alice Nyambura. Improving organisational effectiveness of public enterprises in Kenya.

Degree: Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, 2011, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1316

► To achieve effectiveness and efficiency in public enterprises, change is needed. Due to the rapid changing global environment and increasing demand for service delivery, continuous… (more)

▼ To achieve effectiveness and efficiency in public enterprises, change is needed. Due to the rapid changing global environment and increasing demand for service delivery, continuous change is needed. Changes have been taking place in the Kenyan public sector since 2003. The public enterprises in Kenya, like in most countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, have been characterised by slow and bureaucratic processes that retard organisational performance. Employees and managers in these enterprises have been perceived as not performing as they should. Kenyan public enterprises are important to the economy of the country. They provide social services to the Kenyan population and employ about 654 200 people. The latter translated in a wage bill of 84 378 million Kenyan Shillings (Ksh 80 = 1 US dollar). There is therefore a need to investigate ways to improve individual and organisational performance, collectively viewed as organisational effectiveness in this study, in these enterprises. It is generally accepted that leadership and organisational culture play a critical role in managing the effectiveness of enterprises. In this study, leadership style (transactional and transformational), leadership personality (Machiavellianism, narcissism, masculinity, femininity, individualism and collectivism) and organisational culture (entrepreneurial and market-orientation), strategic management, corporate ethics are investigated determinants of organisational effectiveness. A survey approach was used to collect data from 670 senior executives from 134 Kenyan public (state) enterprises. Two hundred and fifty-six (256) useful survey responses from 53 public enterprises were received. Structural equation modelling (SEM) statistical technique was used to test the hypothesised relationships between the above-mentioned determinants and the dependent variables (individual performance intention and organisational performance). The descriptive statistics of the raw data were also analysed to ascertain the managers’ perceptions about these determinants in the public enterprises. The empirical results revealed that transformational leadership exerts a positive influence on both organisational performance and individual performance intention; that self-deceptive narcissism motivates individual performance intent but decreases organisational performance; that an entrepreneurial, market and strategic management orientation positively influences organisational performance; and that strategy implementation positively influences individual performance intent. In view of these findings, the study concludes that it is critical that leadership styles and leadership personalities be taken into account in leadership recruitment and development process in Kenya public enterprises. Kenyan public enterprises will also improve their organisational performance if they implement entrepreneurial, market and strategic management principles.

Subjects/Keywords: Organisational effectiveness – Kenya; Organisational change – Kenya; Performance (Management); Government business enterprises – Kenya – Management

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Koigi, A. N. (2011). Improving organisational effectiveness of public enterprises in Kenya. (Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1316

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Koigi, Alice Nyambura. “Improving organisational effectiveness of public enterprises in Kenya.” 2011. Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1316.

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Koigi, Alice Nyambura. “Improving organisational effectiveness of public enterprises in Kenya.” 2011. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Koigi AN. Improving organisational effectiveness of public enterprises in Kenya. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2011. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1316.

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Council of Science Editors:

Koigi AN. Improving organisational effectiveness of public enterprises in Kenya. [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1316

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University of Nairobi

19. Koka, Diana N. The relationship between the government bond issues and economic growth in Kenya .

Degree: 2012, University of Nairobi

URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14570

► Interest in the relationship between the real and the financial sector has usually been on the banking sector and the stock markets, thus mostly leaving… (more)

▼ Interest in the relationship between the real and the financial sector has usually been on the banking sector and the stock markets, thus mostly leaving the Bond Markets out as a third essential source of external finance. The capital markets play important roles in the economy growth of the market. The role of public debt in promoting economic growth in Kenya has been the subject of much debate among economists, development specialists and researchers. In spite of this, there are only few empirical studies that investigate the contributions of public debt and in this case, the issuance of Treasury/ Government bonds to economic growth in Kenya. This gap is filled by providing empirical evidence to establish the relationship between the economy (represented by the Gross Domestic Product) and issuance of Government Bonds in Kenya. This study explores the relationship between issuance of Treasury/ Government bonds and economic growth in Kenya using data that spans from the year 2003 to the year 2011 and establishing through causal study if changes in one variable cause changes in the other. The time series data is on gross domestic product, market capitalization of bonds, value of bonds traded and total new issues of bonds. Regression analysis is used to analyse the data used in this study. The results show that the issuance of Government bonds has a positive effect on the level of economic growth in Kenya. The findings imply that Kenya could enhance its economic growth by effectively and strategically strengthening the Bonds market and the uptake of Government Bonds. The conclusion of the study is that the supply-leading hypothesis of economic growth prevailed in Kenya during the period under study from 2003 to 2011. This implies that economic growth was finance-led through funds mobilization. It is recommended therefore that the regulatory authority should initiate policies that would encourage more companies to access the market and also be more proactive in their surveillance role in order to check sharp practices which undermine market integrity and erode investors’ confidence.

Subjects/Keywords: relationship; government bond issues; economic growth; kenya

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Koka, D. N. (2012). The relationship between the government bond issues and economic growth in Kenya . (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14570

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Koka, Diana N. “The relationship between the government bond issues and economic growth in Kenya .” 2012. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14570.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Koka, Diana N. “The relationship between the government bond issues and economic growth in Kenya .” 2012. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Koka DN. The relationship between the government bond issues and economic growth in Kenya . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14570.

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Koka DN. The relationship between the government bond issues and economic growth in Kenya . [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14570

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University of Nairobi

20. Gichuhi, Joyce Nyambura. Challenges of strategy implementation in Murang’a county government in Kenya .

Degree: 2015, University of Nairobi

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94746

► Although formulating a consistent strategy is a difficult task for any management team, making that strategy work – implementing it throughout the organization – is… (more)

▼ Although formulating a consistent strategy is a difficult task for any management team, making that strategy work – implementing it throughout the organization – is even more difficult (Hrebiniak, 2006). A myriad of factors can potentially affect the process by which strategic plans are turned into organizational action. Unlike strategy formulation, strategy implementation is often seen as something of a craft, rather than a science, and its research history has previously been described as fragmented and eclectic (Noble, 1999). Strategy implementation is the execution of plans both internally and externally so that the organization moves in the desired strategic direction. The research sought to find the challenges faced by Murang’a County Government and the measures taken to address these challenges. The county governments developed their County Integrated Development plans in line with the Kenya vision 2030. The study adopted a case study research design since the research context was one county. The study used both primary and secondary data. The respondents of the study included two county directors and six chief officers in the various departments. Primary data was collected through an interview guide. The data collected was analyzed using content analysis. The study findings reveal that the main challenges that face the implementation of strategy by the Murang’a County include lack of adequate resources in physical, financial and human capital. Recommendations provided that the County government should put in place measures to monitor and evaluate progress of the implementation process in order to avoid wastage of resources. Among the limitations of the study were time constraint and difficulty in accessing the required information. Some respondents were also unwilling to participate in the study as they feared being victimized. This impacted greatly on the research since the information accessed was limited. Devolution is still a new concept in Kenya and as County governments try to navigate through the system, more studies need to be done on the implementation of county integrated development plans. Comparisons ought to be done on how well the Kenya vision 2030 goals are incorporated into these plans. This will be help in identifying the key challenges facing county governments in implementing development plans.

Subjects/Keywords: strategy implementation; Murang’a county government in Kenya

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Gichuhi, J. N. (2015). Challenges of strategy implementation in Murang’a county government in Kenya . (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94746

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gichuhi, Joyce Nyambura. “Challenges of strategy implementation in Murang’a county government in Kenya .” 2015. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94746.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gichuhi, Joyce Nyambura. “Challenges of strategy implementation in Murang’a county government in Kenya .” 2015. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Gichuhi JN. Challenges of strategy implementation in Murang’a county government in Kenya . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2015. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94746.

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Gichuhi JN. Challenges of strategy implementation in Murang’a county government in Kenya . [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94746

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

21. Ondego, Rinah Talu. Effectiveness in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for reforms at programme level with some emphasis on involvement of stakeholders.

Degree: Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, 2010, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1403

► Kenya's Vision 2030 is a long-term development strategy for the country. The ultimate goal and mandate for all pillars of governance to adhere too. The… (more)

▼ Kenya's Vision 2030 is a long-term development strategy for the country. The ultimate goal and mandate for all pillars of governance to adhere too. The bible for every man, woman and child, who call this nation its home. The aim of is to create "A globally competitive and prosperous country with a high quality of life by the year 2030, transforming Kenya into a newly-industrializing middle-income country, providing a high quality of life to all its citizens in all its citizens in a clean and secure environment" (Kenya Vision 2030) Implementation of the vision will be through medium-term plans of five year cycles. The vehicle the Government has chosen is Results Based Management. Results-Based Management (RBM) was introduced in Kenya in 2003 by the NARC Government. Several initiatives have been undertaken to institutionalize RBM in all MDAs. Due to this, there is a tremendous paradigm shift from processes to results. However, the systems in place have not only no clear guidelines of engaging stakeholders but also M&E systems in place measure only the outcomes and not how these outcomes were achieved. Thus making reporting ‘Results for Kenyans’ a tedious exercise. This study examined the impact of stakeholder engagement and the effectiveness of monitoring and evaluating in the achievement of Vision 2030. The study was conducted at the Public Service Transformation Department (PSTD). Stratified sampling was used to draw a sample of 30 government officers, and four key informants based on their departments and accountabilities. Both quantitative and qualitative data was collected using structured questionnaires, interview guides and direct observation. Quantitative data was then analyzed using SPSS and presented by way of frequency distribution tables, percentages, graphs, and models. Qualitative data was collated and presented in narrative form. The study found out there is similarities in both M&E and Stakeholder Engagement in there are systems in place. Both have established systems at the National level, (NIMES) for M&E and Public Private Partnerships there was none at the institutional level. Many of indicators for M&E are set at the top and imposed on the operational staff. Key informant interviews revealed that the existing system was not sustainable and would be an ideal point for entry of distortion and strategy dysfunction. Stakeholder Engagement has no policy or legislative framework to work from thus making the exercise look like a publicity stunt whenever Government seeks a consultative process especially when it comes to the ordinary "Mwananchi" (Swahili word for citizens/people). The study has established an urgent need to develop an institutional M&E system for tracking, measuring, evaluating and reporting the progress of results for Kenyans, a framework and policy to be created to encompass all manner of stakeholder engagement not only engagement with the private sector. This would make it easier on both the Institution that houses reform (PSTD) and the Central Government not only to gage how far or how…

Subjects/Keywords: Kenya – Politics and government; Kenyan – Economic conditions

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Ondego, R. T. (2010). Effectiveness in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for reforms at programme level with some emphasis on involvement of stakeholders. (Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1403

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ondego, Rinah Talu. “Effectiveness in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for reforms at programme level with some emphasis on involvement of stakeholders.” 2010. Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1403.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ondego, Rinah Talu. “Effectiveness in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for reforms at programme level with some emphasis on involvement of stakeholders.” 2010. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Ondego RT. Effectiveness in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for reforms at programme level with some emphasis on involvement of stakeholders. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2010. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1403.

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Council of Science Editors:

Ondego RT. Effectiveness in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for reforms at programme level with some emphasis on involvement of stakeholders. [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1403

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

22. Muhindi, Solomon Peter Kavai. Conflict management in Kenyan electoral conflict: 2002-2012.

Degree: Faculty of Arts, 2016, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/12286

► In the recent years, majority of African countries have been faced by conflicts during election periods. Some of the electoral related conflicts escalated into violence,… (more)

▼ In the recent years, majority of African countries have been faced by conflicts during election periods. Some of the electoral related conflicts escalated into violence, and they have been transformed or managed. While other electoral related conflicts have just been prevented during the election periods but remain latent conflicts that would escalate triggered by future elections. This study focuses specifically on electoral conflicts in Kenya and its conflict management perspective from 2002-2013. To transform and manage the conflict, peacebuilding initiatives have been integrated in the study. The prime actors in Kenya electoral conflict includes the; the ruling party coalition, the leading opposition coalition and ethnic groupings affiliated to the ruling party and opposition. Other peripheral actors include: the Independent, Electoral and Boundary Commission (IEBC), the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the judiciary. Triangulation (the combination of two or more methods of collecting and analysing data) has been adopted both in data collection and analysis. Focus group interviews, selected individual interviews, and literature reviews were used to collect data, while research findings were analysed systematically using the constructivist grounded theory. Moreover, the liberal peace theory, Institutionalisation before Liberalisation (IBL) and findings from other researchers like (Elder, Stigant and Claes 2014:1-20), and the Afrobarometer research findings (Kivuva 2015) have been used to authenticate the research findings. Research findings indicates that claims of election rigging, numerous institutional failures, negative ethnicity and economic disparity, among other factors heighten the fear and anxiety that escalates during elections. Towards achieving peacebuilding and sustainable peace, the following reforms were undertaken: constitutional changes and reviews, electoral body reform, judicial reform, pursuit of transitional justice, extensive range of local initiatives reforms and police reforms. However, findings in the study also reveal that despite the latter reforms, peacebuilding measures have been short-term, temporal, and not fully successful, leaving behind a latent conflict that could be triggered again with future electoral conflicts. Besides that, negotiation, dialogue and mediation played a role in restoring trust and confidence in the democratic structures after escalated elections. We also recommend that multi-ethnic composition for electoral coalitions should also be adopted as a means to mitigate ethnic triggered conflicts.

Subjects/Keywords: Conflict management – Africa; Elections – Kenya; Kenya – Politics and government

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Muhindi, S. P. K. (2016). Conflict management in Kenyan electoral conflict: 2002-2012. (Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/12286

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Muhindi, Solomon Peter Kavai. “Conflict management in Kenyan electoral conflict: 2002-2012.” 2016. Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/12286.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Muhindi, Solomon Peter Kavai. “Conflict management in Kenyan electoral conflict: 2002-2012.” 2016. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Muhindi SPK. Conflict management in Kenyan electoral conflict: 2002-2012. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2016. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/12286.

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Council of Science Editors:

Muhindi SPK. Conflict management in Kenyan electoral conflict: 2002-2012. [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/12286

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University of KwaZulu-Natal

23. [No author]. State building, democratization and the role of ethnic political identity : a case study of Kenya.

Degree: 2014, University of KwaZulu-Natal

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12863

► It has been argued that a significant proportion of socio-political problems and challenges in the modern African state are rooted in the history of the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Ethnicity – Political aspects – Kenya.; Kenya – Politics and government.; Sociology.

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author], [. (2014). State building, democratization and the role of ethnic political identity : a case study of Kenya. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12863

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author], [No. “State building, democratization and the role of ethnic political identity : a case study of Kenya. ” 2014. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12863.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

author], [No. “State building, democratization and the role of ethnic political identity : a case study of Kenya. ” 2014. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

author] [. State building, democratization and the role of ethnic political identity : a case study of Kenya. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2014. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12863.

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author] [. State building, democratization and the role of ethnic political identity : a case study of Kenya. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/12863

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

24. Kibui, Agnes Wanja. The role of conflict management in maintenance of discipline : the case of Kenya's public secondary schools.

Degree: PhD, Faculty of Arts, 2013, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020074

► This study set out to establish the role of conflict Management in Maintenance of Discipline in Kenya’s Public Secondary Schools. The study formulated 6 objectives… (more)

▼ This study set out to establish the role of conflict Management in Maintenance of Discipline in Kenya’s Public Secondary Schools. The study formulated 6 objectives as follows: examine the nature of Conflict experienced in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya; establish how teachers and students perceive conflict in secondary schools; determine how teachers and students experience conflict in Secondary Schools; investigate the effectiveness of conflict Management Programmes used in Secondary Schools; discover suitable conflict management programmes to address present and future conflict in secondary schools; generate findings based on a theoretical approach for understanding and managing conflict in secondary schools with particular reference to schools in Kenya. The research was conducted in the form of a descriptive survey design with a mixed methods approach which combined qualitative research design and quantitative research technique. A sample of 649 Students, 16 secondary school head teachers, and 16 secondary school guidance and counseling officers from 4 provinces in Kenya was used to obtain data for the study. Random and purposive sampling techniques were used. Data was collected using questionnaires and structured interviews. Descriptive statistics such as mean, percentages, standard deviation, and frequencies was used to discuss the research findings. The study also used inferential statistics, particularly chi-square to test the significant statistical differences on the nature of conflict in schools, how students and teachers experience and perceive conflict in different categories of schools. From the findings, students witness conflict in form of theft, 51.7%, bullying, 29 percent, rumours and fights. Results from males and females indicate that drugs are abused in secondary schools (males (26.8%) and females (13.6 percent). All the respondents revealed that students take drugs to please their peers, and to release stress, and for adventure. On the effectiveness of conflict management programmes, a majority of students accept punishment when they break the school rules (80.0%) as they feel that punishments improve their behaviour. Most of the teachers had not had proper training in conflict management and some of them do not understand the role of peer mediation as they lack such programmes in their schools. The study concluded that failure to train teachers in conflict management skills, and to involve students in decision making causes conflict in schools. The study recommended that life skills, and peace keeping lessons should be taught in schools. In addition, head teachers and teachers should go for a refresher course in conflict management. Also, the study recommends that a comparative study should be done in a wider scope in secondary schools that experience conflict and those that do not, so as to get an insight of the suitable strategies needed to manage conflict in schools. Advisors/Committee Members: Bradshaw, G Dr.

Subjects/Keywords: School discipline – Kenya; Discipline of children – Kenya

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Kibui, A. W. (2013). The role of conflict management in maintenance of discipline : the case of Kenya's public secondary schools. (Doctoral Dissertation). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020074

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kibui, Agnes Wanja. “The role of conflict management in maintenance of discipline : the case of Kenya's public secondary schools.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020074.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kibui, Agnes Wanja. “The role of conflict management in maintenance of discipline : the case of Kenya's public secondary schools.” 2013. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Kibui AW. The role of conflict management in maintenance of discipline : the case of Kenya's public secondary schools. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2013. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020074.

Council of Science Editors:

Kibui AW. The role of conflict management in maintenance of discipline : the case of Kenya's public secondary schools. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020074

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

25. Nyambuga, Charles Ongadi. The role of the press in political conflicts in Kenya : a case study of the performance of the nation and the East African Standard Newspapers.

Degree: DPhil, Faculty of Arts, 2011, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1449

► This study focuses on the role of the press in violent political conflicts in Kenya in the period that preceded the 2005 referendum on the… (more)

▼ This study focuses on the role of the press in violent political conflicts in Kenya in the period that preceded the 2005 referendum on the draft constitution. Based on media reports, six major thematic areas of concern emerged during constitution making. These were: land tenure, devolution of power, the executive, the legislature, the Bill of Rights, and the provincial administration. These sections of the draft constitution caused a remarkable divergence of opinion. The citizens either supported or opposed the draft constitution on the basis of how the draft had treated those sections in the draft constitution. Besides the major thematic areas, newspapers regularly focused and reported on ethnicity, violence, political leaders‟ utterances, the process of constitution making, and political conflicts. Three main objectives guided the study. The first objective focused on the relationship between media content and different levels of political conflict. The influence of media content and how these may have led to high political conflict, medium political conflict, low political conflict and no political conflict, are tested in this study. The second objective highlighted the kind of coverage that the draft constitution got during the period that preceded the referendum in November, 2005. This objective facilitated interrogation of media content and whether media content focused on aspects of the draft constitution such as land ownership, the executive, devolution, the legislature and religion, as highlighted in the draft constitution of Kenya 2005. The third objective examined the thematic emphasis that the media undertook in the period that preceded the referendum. The themes that were dominant in the period before the referendum could have impacted on readers' perceptions of the critical issues that could have informed the voters' decisions. Three primary questions were addressed in the study: Firstly, was there a link between media content and different levels of political conflict in weak democracies such as Kenya? Secondly, did media content influence ethnicity and did it encourage ethnic conflict in diverse societies? Finally, what were the key thematic areas of coverage by the press, and how were they used during the referendum? In order to study these research objectives, I used a combination of theories to enhance understanding of the interplay between media content and audience in the society. The theories are: agenda setting, two-step flow, priming, framing, and the public sphere. The study adopts a triangulation convergence design in mixed- methods research that involves both qualitative and quantitative methods. A structured questionnaire and content analysis were used to seek responses to the research questions of the study and to meet the stated objectives. The research revealed that the two newspapers under investigation, namely the East African Standard and the Nation, provided more coverage to issues that were not central to the content of the draft constitution, such as political leaders' utterances,… Advisors/Committee Members: Cunningham, Peter Prof, Kotze, Joleen Steyn, Wright. Bianca.

Subjects/Keywords: Press and politics – Kenya; Government and the press – Kenya; Mass media – Political aspects; Kenya – Politics and government

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Nyambuga, C. O. (2011). The role of the press in political conflicts in Kenya : a case study of the performance of the nation and the East African Standard Newspapers. (Doctoral Dissertation). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1449

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nyambuga, Charles Ongadi. “The role of the press in political conflicts in Kenya : a case study of the performance of the nation and the East African Standard Newspapers.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1449.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nyambuga, Charles Ongadi. “The role of the press in political conflicts in Kenya : a case study of the performance of the nation and the East African Standard Newspapers.” 2011. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Nyambuga CO. The role of the press in political conflicts in Kenya : a case study of the performance of the nation and the East African Standard Newspapers. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2011. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1449.

Council of Science Editors:

Nyambuga CO. The role of the press in political conflicts in Kenya : a case study of the performance of the nation and the East African Standard Newspapers. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1449

Stellenbosch University

26. Timmer, Sanne. Causal factors of election violence in Africa : a comparative analysis of Kenya´s 2007 elections and Zimbabwe´s 2008 elections.

Degree: MA, Political Science, 2012, Stellenbosch University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/20394

► ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Africa has made tremendous progress over the past decades in its transition to democratic regimes. When evaluating the leverage such an enormous change… (more)

▼ ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Africa has made tremendous progress over the past decades in its transition to democratic regimes. When evaluating the leverage such an enormous change has, and the haste Africa was in when making this change, the continent has been able to achieve a considerable amount of revision in their regimes. One fundamental aspect of a democracy is competitive Presidential elections. This has however shown to be a problem in Africa as many cases of violent elections have been reported on, with Nigeria’s 2011 elections being the latest example. The focus of this thesis is on the causal factors behind electoral violence in African democracies. More specifically, a comparative analysis of Kenya’s 2007 Elections and Zimbabwe’s 2008 elections is presented. The five possible causal factors under analysis are 1) free and fair elections, 2) international assistance, 3) political/electoral systems and 4) socio-economic factors and 5) ethnicity. Additionally, background information on the history of Kenya and Zimbabwe is presented. The research is conducted around the framework of one of the foremost African scholars in the field, Gilbert Khadiagala. His typology suggests two angles ‘In the first order of causes, electoral violence is the outcome of events and circumstances that emanate from broader political conflicts, particularly in societies that are beset by ethnic, communal and sectarian fissures. In the second category, electoral violence is a consequence of imperfect electoral rules; imperfections that allow some parties to manipulate elections through electoral fraud, vote buying, and rigging’ (Khadiagala, 2010:17). Next to this a discussion on Khadiagala’s fourth wave of democracy is analysed which proves of major importance for Kenya and Zimbabwe to prevent election violence. Not only because of the fact that the contemporary form of their democracies clearly show major flaws, but also because a democracy has proved to encourage socio-economic development. Firstly, the findings suggest that the people are fed up with stolen elections and they are demanding the free and fair conduct of elections. The use of violence is the means to express this ‘demand’. Furthermore, in both Kenya and Zimbabwe, the land occupation of colonizers caused the start of deep social cleavages and ethnic tensions. In Kenya it is concluded that the cause of violence was not purely the flawed election process, this was merely a trigger for underlying ethnic tensions. In Zimbabwe in turn, the violence was mainly sparked by President Mugabe’s government who used extreme means to gain votes. The system was highly manipulated and due to weak institutions and electoral rules, President Mugabe was able to rig the elections. The role of international assistance is discussed and proves to be of little influence towards election violence. In the case of Zimbabwe, no international observers were invited, in the case of Kenya, international observers were invited and present. In both cases violence broke out. The establishment of a… Advisors/Committee Members: Swart, G., Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Political Science..

Subjects/Keywords: Elections – Kenya; Elections – Zimbabwe; Political violence – Kenya; Political violence – Zimbabwe; Kenya – Politics and government; Zimbabwe – Politics and government; UCTD

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Timmer, S. (2012). Causal factors of election violence in Africa : a comparative analysis of Kenya´s 2007 elections and Zimbabwe´s 2008 elections. (Masters Thesis). Stellenbosch University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/20394

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Timmer, Sanne. “Causal factors of election violence in Africa : a comparative analysis of Kenya´s 2007 elections and Zimbabwe´s 2008 elections.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Stellenbosch University. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/20394.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Timmer, Sanne. “Causal factors of election violence in Africa : a comparative analysis of Kenya´s 2007 elections and Zimbabwe´s 2008 elections.” 2012. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Timmer S. Causal factors of election violence in Africa : a comparative analysis of Kenya´s 2007 elections and Zimbabwe´s 2008 elections. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Stellenbosch University; 2012. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/20394.

Council of Science Editors:

Timmer S. Causal factors of election violence in Africa : a comparative analysis of Kenya´s 2007 elections and Zimbabwe´s 2008 elections. [Masters Thesis]. Stellenbosch University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/20394

University of KwaZulu-Natal

27. [No author]. Fiscal decentralization in Kenya : an analysis of the implementation of the Constituency Development Fund in the Naivasha and Gatanga Constituencies.

Degree: 2016, University of KwaZulu-Natal

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13512

► In the wake of government reform in Kenya, fiscal decentralization has been adopted as a new framework to share fiscal powers and functions between national… (more)

▼ In the wake of government reform in Kenya, fiscal decentralization has been adopted as a new framework to share fiscal powers and functions between national and county governments. Primarily, the objective for this new approach is to create an effective means to provide efficient basic services such as healthcare, clean water, food, education, security, transport and other pressing community needs. The Constituency Development Fund (CDF) was established as a fiscally decentralized initiative administered at the constituency level under the flagship of Members of Parliament. A decade after the rolling out of this initiative, evidence was rife that despite a few successes, most constituencies were reported to have expropriated or mismanaged the Fund, while others were accused of underspending. The Fund was also marred by endemic corruption, ghost projects, abandoned and unfinished projects. This study interrogates how and why fiscal decentralization has been implemented as a governance reform strategy in Kenya in general, and also looks as the CDF as one of Kenya’s local economic development funds. The outcomes of the CDF were explored in the Gatanga and Naivasha constituencies through conducting interviews with 90 officials involved in the day-to-day management of CDF projects; through first-hand observation; and through perusing the scant documents available. Kenya’s newly inaugurated Constitution in 2010 is the first time that Kenya has officially adopted a decentralized system of government. This study concludes that legislatively speaking, Kenya is indeed a decentralized country. The CDF is indeed aimed at addressing fiscal inequality among the different local constituencies and can, in theory, contribute to local economic development as per the theory of fiscal decentralization. This in turn, could strengthen local constituency’s autonomy. The fieldwork of this study showed that these theoretical postulations were only true to some extent. A legal framework for decentralization, including fiscal decentralization and a fiscal equalization fund, like the CDF in itself will not automatically bring about local economic development. The responses from my interviews, government reports and my own first-hand observations showed some implementation failures. However, the study revealed some interesting insight into potential factors for future success. One key factor is that of good leadership as being one of the core and inevitable values needed to enhance the intrinsic norms of LED such as: fiscal participation and budgeting; economic efficiency; transparency; accountability and effectiveness. The study concludes by presenting a table which synthesizes the findings of the study. It is a toolkit designed for the Kenyan context and recognizes that there are different local challenges. Nevertheless, it offers a systematic approach and strategies on how the key drivers of LED can be supported. Advisors/Committee Members: Stanton, Anne (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Fiscal policy – Kenya.; Decentralization in government – Kenya.; Intergovernmental fiscal relations – Kenya.; Constituencies Development Fund – Kenya.; Policy and development studies.

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author], [. (2016). Fiscal decentralization in Kenya : an analysis of the implementation of the Constituency Development Fund in the Naivasha and Gatanga Constituencies. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13512

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

author], [No. “Fiscal decentralization in Kenya : an analysis of the implementation of the Constituency Development Fund in the Naivasha and Gatanga Constituencies. ” 2016. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13512.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

author], [No. “Fiscal decentralization in Kenya : an analysis of the implementation of the Constituency Development Fund in the Naivasha and Gatanga Constituencies. ” 2016. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

author] [. Fiscal decentralization in Kenya : an analysis of the implementation of the Constituency Development Fund in the Naivasha and Gatanga Constituencies. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2016. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13512.

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Council of Science Editors:

author] [. Fiscal decentralization in Kenya : an analysis of the implementation of the Constituency Development Fund in the Naivasha and Gatanga Constituencies. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13512

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University of Stirling

28. Fanstone, Ben Paul. The pursuit of the ‘good forest’ in Kenya, c.1890-1963: the history of the contested development of state forestry within a colonial settler state.

Degree: PhD, 2016, University of Stirling

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25290

► This is a study of the creation and evolution of state forestry within colonial Kenya in social, economic, and political terms. Spanning Kenya’s entire colonial… (more)

▼ This is a study of the creation and evolution of state forestry within colonial Kenya in social, economic, and political terms. Spanning Kenya’s entire colonial period, it offers a chronological account of how forestry came to Kenya and grew to the extent of controlling almost two million hectares of land in the country, approximately 20 per cent of the most fertile and most populated upland (above 1,500 metres) region of central Kenya . The position of forestry within a colonial state apparatus that paradoxically sought to both ‘protect’ Africans from modernisation while exploiting them to establish Kenya as a ‘white man’s country’ is underexplored in the country’s historiography. This thesis therefore clarifies this role through an examination of the relationship between the Forest Department and its African workers, Kenya’s white settlers, and the colonial government. In essence, how each of these was engaged in a pursuit for their own idealised ‘good forest’. Kenya was the site of a strong conservationist argument for the establishment of forestry that typecast the country’s indigenous population as rapidly destroying the forests. This argument was bolstered against critics of the financial extravagance of forestry by the need to maintain and develop the forests of Kenya for the express purpose of supporting the Uganda railway. It was this argument that led the colony’s Forest Department along a path through the contradictions of colonial rule. The European settlers of Kenya are shown as being more than just a mere thorn in the side of the Forest Department, as their political power represented a very real threat to the department’s hegemony over the forests. Moreover, Kenya’s Forest Department deeply mistrusted private enterprise and constantly sought to control and limit the unsustainable exploitation of the forests. The department was seriously underfunded and understaffed until the second colonial occupation of the 1950s, a situation that resulted in a general ad hoc approach to forest policy. The department espoused the rhetoric of sustainable exploitation, but had no way of knowing whether the felling it authorised was actually sustainable, which was reflected in the underdevelopment of the sawmilling industry in Kenya. The agroforestry system, shamba, (previously unexplored in Kenya’s colonial historiography) is shown as being at the heart of forestry in Kenya and extremely significant as perhaps the most successful deployment of agroforestry by the British in colonial Africa. Shamba provided numerous opportunities to farm and receive education to landless Kikuyu in the colony, but also displayed very strong paternalistic aspects of control, with consequential African protest, as the Forest Department sought to create for itself a loyal and permanent forest workforce. Shamba was the keystone of forestry development in the 1950s, and its expansion cemented the position of forestry in Kenya as a top-down, state-centric agent of economic and social development.

Subjects/Keywords: Kenya; Colonial Kenya; Forestry; Forests; History; Environmental History; Mau Mau; Agroforestry; Shamba; Taungya; Kikuyu; Gikuyu; Imperialism; Colonialism; Africa; East Africa; Conservation; Logging; Development; Modernisation; Twentieth Century; Nineteenth Century; First World War; Second World War; Squatters; Workers; Uganda Railway; Woodfuel; Fuelwood; Settlers; Networks; Plantations; Ahoi; Crime; Rebellion; Protest; Science; Sawmilling; Economics; Decolonisation; Kenya. Department of forestry; Kenya Colonization History 20th century; Industrial relations Kenya History 20th century; Kenya Politics and government; Kenya social conditions 20th century

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Fanstone, B. P. (2016). The pursuit of the ‘good forest’ in Kenya, c.1890-1963: the history of the contested development of state forestry within a colonial settler state. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Stirling. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25290

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Fanstone, Ben Paul. “The pursuit of the ‘good forest’ in Kenya, c.1890-1963: the history of the contested development of state forestry within a colonial settler state.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Stirling. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25290.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Fanstone, Ben Paul. “The pursuit of the ‘good forest’ in Kenya, c.1890-1963: the history of the contested development of state forestry within a colonial settler state.” 2016. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Fanstone BP. The pursuit of the ‘good forest’ in Kenya, c.1890-1963: the history of the contested development of state forestry within a colonial settler state. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2016. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25290.

Council of Science Editors:

Fanstone BP. The pursuit of the ‘good forest’ in Kenya, c.1890-1963: the history of the contested development of state forestry within a colonial settler state. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Stirling; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25290

Rhodes University

29. Bradfield, Sarah-Jane. A critical discourse analysis of the Daily Nation and the Standard’s news coverage of the 2007/2008 Kenyan elections.

Degree: Faculty of Humanities, Journalism and Media Studies, 2018, Rhodes University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/63437

► This study investigates the Daily Nation and Standard’s news coverage of Kenya’s 2007/2008 general election and the unprecedented eruptions of violence which followed. This research… (more)

▼ This study investigates the Daily Nation and Standard’s news coverage of Kenya’s 2007/2008 general election and the unprecedented eruptions of violence which followed. This research responds to the question which came about as Kenyan print journalists and editors considered their role in possibly contributing to the violence, which took on an ethnic dimension. Vernacular radio has been fingered for having escalated longstanding ethnic tensions, but the role of the press has not been fully understood. In the aftermath of the violence, print journalists and editors met over a series of Round Table events in Nairobi to consider whether their conduct during the election could have encouraged violence. Although ten years have passed since this incidence, much of what happened within the Kenyan print media during and after the 2007/2008 general election remains unexplored and, largely, unexplained today. Although the pre- and post-election phases spanned months, my research is confined to purposive samples from a four-week period from 3 December 2007 to 4 January 2008. These four weeks were selected as they are roughly representative of the three phases of the national election which are considered significant to this study, namely the pre-election phase, the election, and the post-election violence. The research is concerned with analysing and understanding the coverage in the two dailies, the Daily Nation and Standard, and comparing the discursive work of the two, particularly in relation to identity and ethnicity. This study draws on cultural studies, critical discourse analysis and normative theories of the media to inform the research project. The critical discourse analysis explores the discourses articulated during and after the election, with a particular focus on issues of identity, ethnicity and incitement. Through this process the study found that both publications avoided references to ethnicity, despite this being an important factor in Kenyan politics and voter behaviour. In analysing these issues the study found that while the publications might claim to attempt to avoid fuelling tensions by not reporting on ethnicity, the disavowal comprised a silence which positioned the press in a collaborative role, in which it colluded with a powerful Kenyan state. Although a significant amount of time has gone by since the 2007/2008 elections, this study still considers the event significant in understanding the conduct of journalists during times of violence, and specifically for the future of journalism in Kenya.

Subjects/Keywords: Elections – Kenya; Nairobi (Kenya) – Newspapers; Mass media – Political aspects – Kenya; Kenya – Politics and government; Discourse analysis; Daily Nation (Nairobi, Kenya); Standard (Nairobi, Kenya)

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Bradfield, S. (2018). A critical discourse analysis of the Daily Nation and the Standard’s news coverage of the 2007/2008 Kenyan elections. (Thesis). Rhodes University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10962/63437

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bradfield, Sarah-Jane. “A critical discourse analysis of the Daily Nation and the Standard’s news coverage of the 2007/2008 Kenyan elections.” 2018. Thesis, Rhodes University. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/63437.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bradfield, Sarah-Jane. “A critical discourse analysis of the Daily Nation and the Standard’s news coverage of the 2007/2008 Kenyan elections.” 2018. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Bradfield S. A critical discourse analysis of the Daily Nation and the Standard’s news coverage of the 2007/2008 Kenyan elections. [Internet] [Thesis]. Rhodes University; 2018. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/63437.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Bradfield S. A critical discourse analysis of the Daily Nation and the Standard’s news coverage of the 2007/2008 Kenyan elections. [Thesis]. Rhodes University; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/63437

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Michigan State University

30. Owen, Caleb Edwin. Lands of leisure : recreation, space, and the struggle for urban Kenya, 1900-2000.

Degree: 2016, Michigan State University

URL: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:4530

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Thesis Ph. D. Michigan State University. History 2016

The movement of people to cities has been a significant trend in the recent history of Africa;… (more)

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Thesis Ph. D. Michigan State University. History 2016

The movement of people to cities has been a significant trend in the recent history of Africa; in the year 2000, the urban population in Africa superseded the rural. African cities are nonetheless underrepresented and misunderstood in historical scholarship. The predominant narrative of the city and urban life, particularly in the post-colonial context, has been one of impoverishment, social disjuncture, and state failure. My dissertation challenges this metanarrative, highlighting how non-elite Kenyan actors, through their struggles for public parks, playgrounds, and other spaces of leisure, had a stake in urban life and contributed to the production of the city. This dissertation highlights the role of recreation as a governing and community interest that shaped the development of urban policy and land use in Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya’s two largest cities. Through allocation of land for clubs, the state affirmed its authority as an arbitrator of multiple interests and constituencies. During the 1940s and 1950s, the state, viewing African boredom as a cause of social delinquency, promoted the development of new spaces of leisure—social halls, playing fields, and public gardens. Rather than reaffirming the state’s position as the paternalistic guardian of African interests, these spaces were sites of social and cultural negotiation between urban Kenyans and colonial welfare officers. By independence, Kenyans recognized playgrounds, parks, and other recreational amenities as fundamental requisites of city life, connecting them with ideas of propriety, legitimacy, and dignity. My dissertation chronicles the struggles of urban Kenyans for recreational spaces in the midst of competing demands for urban space, extension of state authority, and the social effects of privatization and neoliberalism. My dissertation makes at least three contributions to historical literature. First, it calls attention to the capacity of non-elite actors to shape the physical production of urban environments, challenging the presumed dominance of ruling-class interests and capital. While Africans’ perspectives on land use and environmental practice have been prominent themes in African historiography, it is less understood how Africans contributed to the built environments of cities. I highlight how non-elite Africans’ concerns, interests, and activities shaped the work of urban planners and contributed to the changing physical landscape of the city. Secondly, my work shows how recreation shaped state policy, calling attention to alternative governing concerns of African states, beyond control of capital and resources. Finally, this work calls attention to previously underexplored relationships between matters of leisure and cultural production and the history of built environments in Africa. Rather than distinguishing cultural concerns of sports, dances, and cinema from material struggles over land and housing, my dissertation integrates these issues, highlighting how Africans’…

Advisors/Committee Members: Fair, Laura, Hawthorne, Walter, Evered, Emine, Leichtman, Mara.

Subjects/Keywords: Recreation – Kenya – Nairobi; Recreation – Kenya – Mombasa; Urban parks – Kenya – Nairobi; Urban parks – Kenya – Mombasa; City and town life – Kenya – Nairobi; City and town life – Kenya – Mombasa; Land use, Urban – Kenya – Nairobi; Land use, Urban – Kenya – Mombasa; Recreation – Government policy – Kenya; African studies; African history

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Owen, C. E. (2016). Lands of leisure : recreation, space, and the struggle for urban Kenya, 1900-2000. (Thesis). Michigan State University. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:4530

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Owen, Caleb Edwin. “Lands of leisure : recreation, space, and the struggle for urban Kenya, 1900-2000.” 2016. Thesis, Michigan State University. Accessed June 20, 2019. http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:4530.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Owen, Caleb Edwin. “Lands of leisure : recreation, space, and the struggle for urban Kenya, 1900-2000.” 2016. Web. 20 Jun 2019.

Vancouver:

Owen CE. Lands of leisure : recreation, space, and the struggle for urban Kenya, 1900-2000. [Internet] [Thesis]. Michigan State University; 2016. [cited 2019 Jun 20]. Available from: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:4530.

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Council of Science Editors:

Owen CE. Lands of leisure : recreation, space, and the struggle for urban Kenya, 1900-2000. [Thesis]. Michigan State University; 2016. Available from: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:4530

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