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Continuity and Change in the Practice of Pastoralism among the Pokot of Baringo County, Kenya, 1920-2017
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study focused on the transformation in the practice of pastoralism among the Pokot of East-Pokot, Baringo County, from 1920 to 2017. It was guided by the following research objectives: to examine the way in which ... -
The Changing Patterns of Land-Use among the Kabras of Kakamega County, Kenya c.1963-2010
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study investigated the transformation in land-use patterns among the Kabras of Kakamega North Sub-County of Kakamega County between 1963 and 2010.The initiatives and the struggle of the Kabras for the betterment of ... -
Young Initiates Involvement in Inter-Clan Conflict Management and Resolution in Todonyang Sub-Location, Turkana County, 2013 To 2017
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Globally conflict has been part and parcel of human interactions since time immemorial. Thomas Hobbes in his hypothetical state of nature argues that human are bound to conflict due to pride, passion and competition. Since ... -
Changes in Trade Practices among the Luo of Alego Usonga, Siaya County Kenya; 1850 - 1999
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The Luo of Alego Usonga, like any other African traditional society in the world, depended on trade and exchange as one of the ways of earning their livelihood. This study is an analytical product of archival, oral and ... -
Political Participation of Ethnic Minorities in Kenya with Specific Reference to the Asian Community in Nairobi City County, 1963-2017
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study examines the involvement of ethnic minorities in Kenyan politics by making reference to Asians as one of the minority communities in Nairobi from 1963-2017. The following three objectives guided the study: first, ... -
Trends in the Practice of Indigenous Supernatural Powers among the Agiriama of Kilifi County, Kenya: 1840-2000
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study focused on the changing trends in the practice of indigenous supernatural powers among the Agiriama of Kilifi County along the Kenyan Coast. The study was informed by evidence of evolving nature in the practice ... -
Adoption of Melia (Melia Volkensii, Gürke) by Farmers in Makueni County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Selective logging of hardwood species in the natural woodlands of Eastern Kenya has led to a drastic decline of hardwood species available for building and construction in the region. One of the species immensely affected ... -
Continuity Change in the Practice of Pastoralism among the Pokot of Baringo and County, Kenya,1920-2017
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study focused on the transformationin the practice of pastoralism among the Pokot of East-Pokot, Baringo County, from 1920 to 2017. It was guided by the following research objectives: to examine the way in which ... -
Effects of Devolution on Food Security in Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020)This research aimed to examine the effects of devolution on food security in Kericho County, Kenya. The objectives that guided the study were: to examine the influence of devolution of agricultural sector on agriculture ... -
The African State and the Informal Cross-Border Trade: An Analysis of the Kenya/Uganda Experience, 1962-2005
(Kenyatta University, 2021)At the time when there is enhanced social instability across the world, there is growing concern that the modern nation-state has failed to meet the obligations of its citizens. As an organizing tool of contemporary politics, ... -
Politics of Solid Waste Management in Bauchi State, Nigeria:1976-2015
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Environmental politics and governance studies the ideas and theories related to environment, examined the view point of environmental social activist and political parties as well as analyzes the public policy making and ... -
Patterns of Land Use among the Maragoli of Sabatia Constituency, 1900-2010
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Sabatia constituency is the most densely populated of the five constituencies in Vihiga County with an ever increasing pressure on land. This has led to uneconomical subdivision of land leading to poverty, poor land use, ... -
Women and Famine in Colonial Kenya’s Kitui West Region, 1895 – 1963
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The problematic of famines is not new to African communities; African communities have overtime, experienced frequent famines with varying degrees of coping mechanisms. The long history of pre-colonial and colonial communities ... -
Influence of Interfaith Mediation Centre in the Management of Conflict in Bauchi State Nigeria: 1960-2015
(Kenyatta University, 2020-06)Conflict among social groups is one of the major challenges affecting peaceful coexistence in the world. In Africa, particularly Nigeria, conflicts are associated with religion, ethnicity, and post-election violence which ... -
Emergence and Growth of Jama’are Emirate of Bauchi, Northern Nigeria; 1850 To 1960
(Kenyatta University, 2020-01)Every historical period is usually accompanied by emergence and growth of states in connection with socio-economic and political circumstances. Like other flag-bearers of the seat of the Sokoto Caliphate, Jama’are ...
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Continuity and Change in the Practice of Pastoralism among the Pokot of Baringo County, Kenya, 1920-2017
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study focused on the transformation in the practice of pastoralism among the Pokot of East-Pokot, Baringo County, from 1920 to 2017. It was guided by the following research objectives: to examine the way in which ... -
The Changing Patterns of Land-Use among the Kabras of Kakamega County, Kenya c.1963-2010
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study investigated the transformation in land-use patterns among the Kabras of Kakamega North Sub-County of Kakamega County between 1963 and 2010.The initiatives and the struggle of the Kabras for the betterment of ... -
Young Initiates Involvement in Inter-Clan Conflict Management and Resolution in Todonyang Sub-Location, Turkana County, 2013 To 2017
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Globally conflict has been part and parcel of human interactions since time immemorial. Thomas Hobbes in his hypothetical state of nature argues that human are bound to conflict due to pride, passion and competition. Since ... -
Changes in Trade Practices among the Luo of Alego Usonga, Siaya County Kenya; 1850 - 1999
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The Luo of Alego Usonga, like any other African traditional society in the world, depended on trade and exchange as one of the ways of earning their livelihood. This study is an analytical product of archival, oral and ... -
Political Participation of Ethnic Minorities in Kenya with Specific Reference to the Asian Community in Nairobi City County, 1963-2017
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study examines the involvement of ethnic minorities in Kenyan politics by making reference to Asians as one of the minority communities in Nairobi from 1963-2017. The following three objectives guided the study: first, ... -
Trends in the Practice of Indigenous Supernatural Powers among the Agiriama of Kilifi County, Kenya: 1840-2000
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study focused on the changing trends in the practice of indigenous supernatural powers among the Agiriama of Kilifi County along the Kenyan Coast. The study was informed by evidence of evolving nature in the practice ... -
Adoption of Melia (Melia Volkensii, Gürke) by Farmers in Makueni County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Selective logging of hardwood species in the natural woodlands of Eastern Kenya has led to a drastic decline of hardwood species available for building and construction in the region. One of the species immensely affected ... -
Continuity Change in the Practice of Pastoralism among the Pokot of Baringo and County, Kenya,1920-2017
(Kenyatta University, 2021)This study focused on the transformationin the practice of pastoralism among the Pokot of East-Pokot, Baringo County, from 1920 to 2017. It was guided by the following research objectives: to examine the way in which ... -
Effects of Devolution on Food Security in Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020)This research aimed to examine the effects of devolution on food security in Kericho County, Kenya. The objectives that guided the study were: to examine the influence of devolution of agricultural sector on agriculture ... -
The African State and the Informal Cross-Border Trade: An Analysis of the Kenya/Uganda Experience, 1962-2005
(Kenyatta University, 2021)At the time when there is enhanced social instability across the world, there is growing concern that the modern nation-state has failed to meet the obligations of its citizens. As an organizing tool of contemporary politics, ... -
Patterns of Land Use among the Maragoli of Sabatia Constituency, 1900-2010
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Sabatia constituency is the most densely populated of the five constituencies in Vihiga County with an ever increasing pressure on land. This has led to uneconomical subdivision of land leading to poverty, poor land use, ... -
Women and Famine in Colonial Kenya’s Kitui West Region, 1895 – 1963
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The problematic of famines is not new to African communities; African communities have overtime, experienced frequent famines with varying degrees of coping mechanisms. The long history of pre-colonial and colonial communities ... -
Politics of Solid Waste Management in Bauchi State, Nigeria:1976-2015
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Environmental politics and governance studies the ideas and theories related to environment, examined the view point of environmental social activist and political parties as well as analyzes the public policy making and ... -
Influence of Interfaith Mediation Centre in the Management of Conflict in Bauchi State Nigeria: 1960-2015
(Kenyatta University, 2020-06)Conflict among social groups is one of the major challenges affecting peaceful coexistence in the world. In Africa, particularly Nigeria, conflicts are associated with religion, ethnicity, and post-election violence which ... -
Emergence and Growth of Jama’are Emirate of Bauchi, Northern Nigeria; 1850 To 1960
(Kenyatta University, 2020-01)Every historical period is usually accompanied by emergence and growth of states in connection with socio-economic and political circumstances. Like other flag-bearers of the seat of the Sokoto Caliphate, Jama’are ... -
Implications of National Police Service Reforms on Response to Terror Activities: A Case Study of Mandera County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-08)The study investigated the implication of national police service reforms on response to terror activities in Mandera County, Kenya. The study aimed at determining the extent to which police response to terror activates ... -
History of Embakasi Ranching Company in Nairobi City County, Kenya, 1963-2013
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)Land buying companies were investment opportunities that enabled people to purchase plots of land and construct homes in Kenya. This study analysed the history of land buying companies in Kenya with reference to Embakasi ... -
Transformation of Gender Power Relations in Igembe Central, Meru County, Kenya Between 1895 And 2010
(Kenyatta University, 2020-02)This study set out to explore the changes in gender power relations among the people of Igembe Central, Meru County in Kenya. It focuses on the pre-colonial power relations between men and women, the transformation of ... -
Agricultural Change Among the Keiyo of Elgeyo-Marakwet County, 1894-1990
(Kenyatta University, 2020-02)This study focused on agricultural change among the Keiyo of Elgeyo-Marakwet County in the period between 1894- 1990. It examined the pre-colonial era in order to determine the Keiyo people’s knowledge about their agriculture ... -
Agricultural Transformation in Nyamira County, Kenya; 1945-2002
(Kenyatta University, 2019-11)The study focused on agricultural transformation in Nyamira County between 1945 and 2002.The study objectives included process of agricultural transformation and policies during the onset of the Second World War, drivers ...
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