Essays about: "Conflict in kenya"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 53 essays containing the words Conflict in kenya.

  1. 21. Opportunities for Kenyans to fight corruption

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Fredrik Stedtjer; [2018]
    Keywords : Kenya; corruption; devolution; decentralization; norms; power structures; accountability; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In 2013 Kenya implemented their devolution, which is the process of devolving political functions, fiscal resources and administrative responsibilities to sub-national units. The central reason behind this constitutional change was to address the chronic ethnic conflicts of Kenya. READ MORE

  3. 22. Activity patterns and livestock depredation by cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus), leopards (Panthera pardus) and jackals (Canis mesomelas) within Ol Pejeta Conservancy : where, why and when?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Nike Nylander; [2017]
    Keywords : African cheetah; African leopard; black-backed jackal; Acinonyx jubatus; Canis mesomelas; Panthera pardus; activity patterns; depredation;

    Abstract : The widespread and severe conflict between humans and wildlife is one of the most critical threats for the survival of many wildlife species today. The increasing human population growth have along with habitat loss, fragmentation, prey depletion and persecution led to extensive declines in many large carnivores. READ MORE

  4. 23. From climate change to anarchy? : A study of the effects of long-term climate change on the dynamics of violent conflict in Kenya 2007-2008

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Martinsson Petter; [2017]
    Keywords : Kenya; Climate change; Conflict; Long term; NDVI; Kenya; Klimatförändring; Konflikt; Långsiktig; NDVI;

    Abstract : This paper studies the effects of long-term climate change on the dynamics of violent conflict in the Kenyan crisis of 2007-2008. Climate change has been found to worsen livelihood conditions in East Africa, leading to a higher competition for resources and increased intergroup tensions. This, in turn, leads to a higher risk for violent conflict. READ MORE

  5. 24. “You can choose your friends, but not your neighbours” : A field study of the informal practice of restorative justice and its ties to community resilience in rural communities in Nakuru County, Kenya

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Ebba Berggrund; [2017]
    Keywords : restorative justice; community resilience; ADR; Kenya; culture of silence;

    Abstract : The justice system in the east-African country Kenya has long been subject to severe corruption and lengthy bureaucracy.  Both historical and current injustices have been left unattended and unaddressed, obstructing community resilience. READ MORE

  6. 25. Activity pattern & depredation upon livestock of spotted hyenas (Crocuta crocuta) in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Marielle Cambronero; [2017]
    Keywords : spotted hyena; activity pattern; depredation; conservation management; Crocuta Crocuta;

    Abstract : Many carnivores outside protected areas are declining as they are being killed for their involvement in depredation on livestock. More knowledge of when and why predators leaves protected areas are key questions in mitigating the human-wildlife conflict. READ MORE