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Socio-economic development and resource redistribution as tools for conflict prevention and post-conflict peace building in fragile societies: A comparative analysis of Burundi and Rwanda
(Global Campus, 2017)Sub-Saharan Africa has experienced a myriad of conflicts since the end of the Cold War. Many of these conflicts have lasted for long periods, leading to massive violations of human rights and creating general human suffering. ... -
Food Security and Access to Food: The Viability of a Rights-Based Approach to Food Sovereignty in Kenya
(E. Afr. LJ, 2017)Food is fundamental to the well-being of each human person, the cohesion of the family unit and the achievement of sustainable peace and development. Improving household and national food security is, therefore, key in ... -
Sustainability of food systems: The role of legal and policy frameworks
(Global Campus, 2018)The commodification of food is one of the many causes of food insecurity as it occasions the inability of poor households to access the available food because of high prices and dysfunctional markets. A change of approach ... -
The African human rights system: Challenges and potential in addressing violence against women in Africa
(Routledge, 2018-03-22)Since the period of colonisation, the African continent has witnessed massive and widespread human rights violations, from massacres to genocides, political suppression to socio-economic neglect, from physical violence to ... -
Africa and mena Region (2018)
(Brill Nijhoff, 2019-11-07)Africa and mena regions continue to face natural hazard and extreme weather challenges that impact adversely on lives, livelihoods and developmental potentials. Hazard-related disasters include floods, droughts, pest/disease ... -
Commonification of food as an approach for the achievement of food security and the realisation of the right to food for all
(Strathmore LJ, 2020)The commodification of food is one of the many causes of food insecurity as it occasions the inability of poor households to access the available food because of high prices and dysfunctional markets. A change of approach ... -
Africa and MENA Regions (2019)
(Brill Nijhoff, 2021-02-19)Africa and MENA regions continue to experience extreme weather events resulting from climate change. Regional institutions and countries have developed legal, policy and institutional frameworks to deal with these challenges ... -
Africa and mena Regions (2020)
(Brill Nijhoff, 2022-02-21)2020 heralded the mother-of-all crises – the covid-19 pandemic – that impacted all countries in Africa, leading to loss of life, jobs, livelihoods and the crashing of economies, increasing poverty/destitution. This ... -
Queer lawfare in Kenya: Shifting opportunities for rights realisation
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Africa and MENA Regions (2021)
(Brill Nijhoff, 2023-04-13)Africa and the MENA Regions continue to face the bulk of disaster risks due to the generally high level of exposure, vulnerability, and limited socio-economic capacity to address disaster risks and respond effectively to ... -
Phytoconstituents with contact toxicity and antifeedant activities from Englerodaphne subcordata (Meisn) Engl.(Thymelaeaceae) crude leaf extracts
(Islamic Azad University, Shahrood Branch Press, 2023-09-01)Englerodaphne subcordata (Meisn) Engl. (Thymelaeaceae) is a shrub that grows in dry evergreen forests, acacia woodlands and wooded grasslands. Phytochemical evaluation of the ethyl acetate and methanol crude leaf extracts ... -
Relationships in Childhood
(MIT Press, 2023-09-19)This chapter focuses on early childhood experiences and how they may contribute to cooperative and peaceful behaviors and outcomes in the later childhood years and into adulthood. Five interrelated topics are explored:(a) ... -
Intraindividual variability in parental acceptance-rejection predicts externalizing and internalizing symptoms across childhood/adolescence in nine countries.
(American Psychological Association, 2023-09-21)Parenting that is high in rejection and low in acceptance is associated with higher levels of internalizing (INT) and externalizing (EXT) problems in children and adolescents. These symptoms develop and can increase in ... -
Developmental Trajectories of Parental Self-Efficacy as Children Transition to Adolescence in Nine Countries: Latent Growth Curve Analyses
(Springer US, 2023-11-13)Little is known about the developmental trajectories of parental self-efficacy as children transition into adolescence. This study examined parental self-efficacy among mothers and fathers over 3 1/2 years representing ... -
Managing Environmental Pollution of Sugar Companies in Western Kenya: A Supply Chain Integration Approach
(ResearchGate, 2023-04)The sugar processing industry has a considerable impact on society, the environment, and the economy, offering chances for individuals to contribute to sustainability efforts. However, a lack of coordination and cooperation ... -
Analysis of Moderating effect of Performance Based contracting on the relationship between Road Assets Management and Performance of Road Agencies in Kenya
(ResearchGate, 2023-07)Road asset management (RAM) is a comprehensive approach that harmonizes engineering principles, sound business practices, and economic rationality to achieve desired outcomes at the most cost-effective whole-of-life cost. ... -
Solid waste value management and sustainable development in Kisumu County, Kenya
(ResearchGate, 2023-04)Kisumu County is a flourishing and dynamic region of Kenya, particularly when it comes to economic growth. Recently, Kisumu City has taken vital steps in implementing sustainable waste management practices. These actions ... -
Analysis of Purchasing Efficiency of Young Entrepreneurs in Kenya: A Digital Banking Perspective
(ResearchGate, 2023-04-29)The Kenyan government's push for a cashless economy has led to the adoption of digital banking services by businesses. In particular, the government has implemented policies such as the cashless payment system for service ... -
Effect of Purchasing audits on Tax Compliance Among Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya
(ResearchGate, 2023-05)In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the need for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to comply with tax regulations in Kenya. With the increasing government scrutiny, it has become imperative for SMEs ... -
Role of Public Private Partnerships in Sustainable Water Quality and Food Security along the Lake Region, Western Kenya
(International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 2023-05)Public-private partnerships (PPPs) have become increasingly important in ensuring sustainable water supply and sanitation across the world. It is a collaboration between a government entity and private sector organizations, ...