Men’s Contribution in Championing Women Leadership in Kenya: A Case Study of Nairobi County Assembly
| dc.contributor.author | Edwine, Collins Ayoo | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-08-09T06:37:03Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-08-09T06:37:03Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-06 | |
| dc.description | A Research Project Submitted to the School of Law, Arts and Social Sciences in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Arts in Leadership and Governance, Kenyatta University. June, 2024. supervisor Edna Jemutai Moi | |
| dc.description.abstract | This research project embarked on an analysis of men's historical contributions to championing women's leadership in Nairobi County, with a specific focus on the Nairobi County Assembly. The thesis hypothesized that meaningful contributions and advocacy by men could pave the way for achieving gender parity in political leadership. The objectives of the study were; to establish the effect of financial support on women leadership in Nairobi County Assembly, to determine the role of mentorship and modeling for women leadership in Nairobi County Assembly and to assess the effect of individual advocacy on women leadership in Nairobi County Assembly. The study was guided by Informed by Social Identity Theory and Telic Theory. A descriptive research design was adopted. The study targeted administrative leaders of the county, county assembly employees and members, national gender commission and non-governmental organizations. However, a sample size of 221 respondents was achieved. Respondent selection adhered to a non-probability sampling technique, specifically utilizing a purposive sampling method. Data was gathered by questionnaires and focus group discussion. The researcher obtained authorization letter from the Graduate School-Kenyatta University and research permit from National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI). Descriptive statistical methods were applied for data processing and analysis. The findings highlighted the multifaceted nature of men's contributions, indicating varied levels of impact across different sectors. While some men played a pivotal role in fostering women's leadership, challenges and disparities persisted. In light of these findings, recommendations have been formulated to inform strategies and interventions aimed at strengthening women's participation and leadership within the intricate political landscape of Nairobi County. This study aspires to contribute to the broader discourse on achieving gender parity in political leadership, building upon the historical contributions and evolving dynamics of men's involvement in championing women's leadership. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/28627 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.title | Men’s Contribution in Championing Women Leadership in Kenya: A Case Study of Nairobi County Assembly | |
| dc.type | Thesis |