PHD-Department of History, Archaeology and Political Studies
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The MStory of the Informal Enterprises in Kenya: A Case Study of the Jua Kali Sub-Sector of Nairobi, 1899-1998.
(Kenyatta University, 2006)The study examined the origin and the transformation of the jua kali sector of Nairobi from 1899 to 1998, and its consequences on the African communities in the town. A case study research design based on qualitative ... -
An Environmental History of Machakos County, Kenya, C. 1895-1999
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This study examines the intersection of environmental change, government policy and the response of indigenous populations in Machakos County from around 1895 to 1999. The concern of this study is that there is a dearth ... -
Governance Mechanisms and Security Service Delivery in National Police Service, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Governance and security service delivery have been subjects of discourse in both academic and non-academic perspectives. Several legislations and policies by the Kenyan government have been established to improve the ... -
Continuity and Change in Indigenous Beer Entrepreneurial Activity of Women in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria: 1909-1995
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Studies on women entrepreneurship in Jos focused on women in tomatoes enterprise and on the challenges of women entrepreneurs. Therefore, there is little knowledge on women in indigenous beer enterprise. This study examined ... -
An Analysis of Grand Corruption and Anti-Corruption Institutions in Nigeria and Kenya; 1960-2015
(Kenyatta University, 2019-04)Unlike in the past when it was perceived as a political issue, corruption is now considered as a global threat and a major obstacle to development. While corruption is a global problem, it is one of the greatest challenges ... -
Transformation of cattle rustling in west pokot county, kenya 1895-2000
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)This study focused on the transformation of cattle rustling in West Pokot County, Kenya in the period 1895-2000. The study aimed at identifying the main causes of cattle rustling in West Pokot County prior to 1895, establish ... -
The Position of Women in the Luo Societies: Case Study of Jok'Onyango A.D. 1750-1920
(Kenyatta University, 1990-11)This thesis is a detailed study of the position and role of women in the political, economic and social life as well as decision-making processes. The study is based on four communities which were established by the Luo ... -
Management of Postcolonial Intrastate Conflicts in Uganda: A Case of Northern Uganda
(Kenyatta University, 2015-08)This thesis analyses how the various postcolonial intrastate conflicts in Uganda and the Northern region in particular have been managed. In pursuit of this the nature, manifestation, causes, and effects of the postcolonial ... -
Dynamics in Party Politics in Kenya, 1963-2013; Beyond the Neoliberal Paradigm
(Kenyatta University, 2016-06)Kenya attained independence in 1963 under a multi-party system. Within a year of independence party pluralism was abandoned for a single-party regime that was heralded for enhancing unity among the ethnically fragmented ... -
The genesis, development and impact of cattle rustling in Teso sub-region, 1600-2001: a case of Katakwi district, Uganda.
(Kenyatta University, 2016-06)This study examined the genesis, development and impact of cattle rustling in Teso sub-region in the period 1600-2001. It analysed the early history of the Iteso, origins of cattle rustling, the causes of cattle rustling, ... -
Changes in traditional Islamic higher education at the Kenyan coast from 1850-1978
(Kenyatta University, 2016-10)This study traces the origins, growth and transformation of traditional Islamic higher education in the coastal region of Kenya from 1850 to 1978. The study was guided by the following objectives; to examine the arrival ... -
Cultural Continuity and Change: A Historical Study on Music and Dance among the Bukusu of Bungoma County, Kenya, Circa 1900 – 2012
(Kenyatta University, 2015-09)Traditional Bukusu music and dance have suffered an authenticity crisis since the 20th century. This, we found out, has been as a result of globalization that has seen the adaptation and appropriation of Bukusu folk melodies ... -
Rethinking frantz fanon in the co text of the Kenyan Decolonization experience, 1895-1992
(Kenyatta University, 2003)There is no doubt that the problematic of decolonization remains one of the most intriguing subjects in contemporary scholarship. With regard to the African continent, the mention of the term decolonization evokes profound ... -
Absentee landlords and land utilization in Uganda: the case of Kibaale District, 1894 – 1995
(2015)This research focuses on absentee landlords and land utilization in Uganda, taking the case of Kibaale District in present-day Bunyoro Kingdom. It covers the period between 1894-1995. The study covers the economic history ... -
Development Assistance in Kenya: An Evaluation Of German Donor Aid in Post Independent Kenya, 1963-2003
(Kenyatta University, 2015)This study traces, analyses and accounts for German and Kenyan development bilateralism from 1963 to 2003. It highlights the origins, characteristics and development of Germany's development assistance programme to Kenya. ...
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The MStory of the Informal Enterprises in Kenya: A Case Study of the Jua Kali Sub-Sector of Nairobi, 1899-1998.
(Kenyatta University, 2006)The study examined the origin and the transformation of the jua kali sector of Nairobi from 1899 to 1998, and its consequences on the African communities in the town. A case study research design based on qualitative ... -
An Environmental History of Machakos County, Kenya, C. 1895-1999
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This study examines the intersection of environmental change, government policy and the response of indigenous populations in Machakos County from around 1895 to 1999. The concern of this study is that there is a dearth ... -
Governance Mechanisms and Security Service Delivery in National Police Service, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Governance and security service delivery have been subjects of discourse in both academic and non-academic perspectives. Several legislations and policies by the Kenyan government have been established to improve the ... -
Continuity and Change in Indigenous Beer Entrepreneurial Activity of Women in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria: 1909-1995
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Studies on women entrepreneurship in Jos focused on women in tomatoes enterprise and on the challenges of women entrepreneurs. Therefore, there is little knowledge on women in indigenous beer enterprise. This study examined ... -
An Analysis of Grand Corruption and Anti-Corruption Institutions in Nigeria and Kenya; 1960-2015
(Kenyatta University, 2019-04)Unlike in the past when it was perceived as a political issue, corruption is now considered as a global threat and a major obstacle to development. While corruption is a global problem, it is one of the greatest challenges ... -
Transformation of cattle rustling in west pokot county, kenya 1895-2000
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)This study focused on the transformation of cattle rustling in West Pokot County, Kenya in the period 1895-2000. The study aimed at identifying the main causes of cattle rustling in West Pokot County prior to 1895, establish ... -
The Position of Women in the Luo Societies: Case Study of Jok'Onyango A.D. 1750-1920
(Kenyatta University, 1990-11)This thesis is a detailed study of the position and role of women in the political, economic and social life as well as decision-making processes. The study is based on four communities which were established by the Luo ... -
Management of Postcolonial Intrastate Conflicts in Uganda: A Case of Northern Uganda
(Kenyatta University, 2015-08)This thesis analyses how the various postcolonial intrastate conflicts in Uganda and the Northern region in particular have been managed. In pursuit of this the nature, manifestation, causes, and effects of the postcolonial ... -
Dynamics in Party Politics in Kenya, 1963-2013; Beyond the Neoliberal Paradigm
(Kenyatta University, 2016-06)Kenya attained independence in 1963 under a multi-party system. Within a year of independence party pluralism was abandoned for a single-party regime that was heralded for enhancing unity among the ethnically fragmented ... -
The genesis, development and impact of cattle rustling in Teso sub-region, 1600-2001: a case of Katakwi district, Uganda.
(Kenyatta University, 2016-06)This study examined the genesis, development and impact of cattle rustling in Teso sub-region in the period 1600-2001. It analysed the early history of the Iteso, origins of cattle rustling, the causes of cattle rustling, ... -
Changes in traditional Islamic higher education at the Kenyan coast from 1850-1978
(Kenyatta University, 2016-10)This study traces the origins, growth and transformation of traditional Islamic higher education in the coastal region of Kenya from 1850 to 1978. The study was guided by the following objectives; to examine the arrival ... -
Cultural Continuity and Change: A Historical Study on Music and Dance among the Bukusu of Bungoma County, Kenya, Circa 1900 – 2012
(Kenyatta University, 2015-09)Traditional Bukusu music and dance have suffered an authenticity crisis since the 20th century. This, we found out, has been as a result of globalization that has seen the adaptation and appropriation of Bukusu folk melodies ... -
Rethinking frantz fanon in the co text of the Kenyan Decolonization experience, 1895-1992
(Kenyatta University, 2003)There is no doubt that the problematic of decolonization remains one of the most intriguing subjects in contemporary scholarship. With regard to the African continent, the mention of the term decolonization evokes profound ... -
Absentee landlords and land utilization in Uganda: the case of Kibaale District, 1894 – 1995
(2015)This research focuses on absentee landlords and land utilization in Uganda, taking the case of Kibaale District in present-day Bunyoro Kingdom. It covers the period between 1894-1995. The study covers the economic history ... -
Development Assistance in Kenya: An Evaluation Of German Donor Aid in Post Independent Kenya, 1963-2003
(Kenyatta University, 2015)This study traces, analyses and accounts for German and Kenyan development bilateralism from 1963 to 2003. It highlights the origins, characteristics and development of Germany's development assistance programme to Kenya. ... -
Chiefs and Local Government Administration in West Budama County in Uganda During The Colonial Period, 1900-1962
(Kenyatta University, 2015)This study is about the role of chiefs in colonial local government administration in Padhola County in Uganda, 1900-1962. Very little had been done on this aspect of Padhola history, the part played by local government ... -
An Investigation of Strategies to Control Corruption in the Police Service: A Comparative Study of Kenya and Korea from 1963 To 2007
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Corruption has, over the years, become a reality of monumental proportions worldwide. In the recent past, it has grown bigger in terms of the participating personalities and the amount of money involved. The forms of ... -
Voter Behaviour in General Elections in Kenya, 1992-2007: Implications for the Development of Liberal Democracy
(Kenyatta University, 2015-01-22)The aim of this study was to examine voter behaviour in general elections and its implications on the development of liberal political democracy in Kenya. An examination of voting behaviour in general elections might shed ... -
The impact of male labour migration on rural women: a case study of Siaya district, C.1894-1963
(2012-06-07)This study discusses the effects of male labour migration on rural women of Siaya District during the colonial era. In that period, Siaya was the chief labour "reserves". It was a source of labour for the European economy ... -
Creative arts and cultural dynamism: a study of music and dance among the Abagusii of Kenya, 1904-2002
(2012-04-12)This study was set out to trace the historical development of music and dance among the Abagusii of Kenya in a period extending from 1904 to 2002. It further investigated the dynamism of these cultural aspects and how music ...
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