Democracy, Civil Society and Development in Africa
Editor: Maurice Nyamanga Amutabi
Published by Research, the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), Nairobi and AISA, Nairobi, Kenya
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Published by
Research, the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), Nairobi, Kenya and AISA, Nairobi, Kenya
© Maurice Nyamanga Amutabi (Ed), 2015
First Published in 2015
All rights reserved
ISBN: 978-9966-015-70-9
Table of Contents
Dedication ii
Copyright iii
Acknowledgement iv
Introduction
Maurice Nyamanga Amutabi 1
Chapter 1
Electoral Processes and Democractic Practice in Africa: The Case of the 2013 General Elections in Kenya and its Implication for Democracy
By Fred Jonyo and Maurice N. Amutabi 5
Chapter 2
Vanguard Parties and Governance in Africa: Dimensions of Battling for States with Special Reference to Zimbabwe
By Vongai Zvidenga Nyawo, Beauty Muromo and Tariro Ndawana 17
Chapter 3
Africa and the Challenges of the New World Order: Critical Reflections on the Continent's Development Agenda
By Justus G. Mbae 28
Chapter 4
Africa's Quest for Development and Grassroots Approach: a Study of Nigeria's Local Government System
By Siraj B. Abdulkarim 37
Chapter 5
The Military and Democratic Transition in Nigeria
By Sunday 'Layi Oladipupo 44
Chapter 6
Beyond the Kariba Dam Induced Displacements: The Zimbabwean Tonga People`s Struggles for Restitution and Local Development, 1990s-2000s
By Terence M. Mashingaidze 57
Chapter 7
Media, Democratic Space and Transition Politics in Kenya: Focus on Icons of Second Liberation
By Maurice N. Amutabi 73
Chapter 8
Sino-Western rivalry as a new trajectory of neo-imperialism: A Critical Challenge for African Diplomacy
By Okajare, Solomon Tai 94
Chapter 9
Democracy and the Challenges of Development in Rural Areas of Northern States of Nigeria
By Madu Abdulrazak Yuguda and Shehu Salisu Jafaru 108
Chapter 10
Representation of African Union Agenda in the Media and Effects on Implementation: Reality or Mirage
By Gladys Kemunto Orina and Nyasha Mapuwei 119
Chapter 11
Political Leadership, Succession Crisis, Governance and Development in Africa
By Adebajo Adeola Aderayo 130
Chapter 12
Pan Africanism and Contemporary Challenges: An Ontological Analysis
By Peter Oni 140
Chapter 13
Democratic Transition, Succession Politics and the Challenges to Peace and Stability in Africa
By Tyodzua Atim 146
Chapter 14
Exploring Enabling Factors in the Radicalization Process of Youth in the Coast Province of Kenya
By Fathima Azmiya and Wilson Ndenyele 157
Chapter 15
Good Governance and Social Accountability: Vital Ingredients for National Integration in Nigeria
By Joseph Suleiman 169
Chapter 16
Governance and the Challenges of Internal Security in Nigeria: A Case Study of Anambra State
By Isreal 'Kelue Okoye and Alumona, Ikenna Mike 178
Chapter 17
Identity Construction and Nationalism in North-Central Nigeria
By Comfort Erima Ugbem 187
Chapter 18
Opposition Politics and Democratic Governance in Nigeria: 1999 – 2011
By J. E Agaba and Emmanuel S. Okla 198
Chapter 19
Ethno Weather as a Marker of Food Security among the Pastoral Community of Elgeyo Marakwet in Kenya: Women's Knowledge Systems
By Linnet Hamasi 209
Chapter 20
Television Broadcasting and the Democratization Process in Nigeria: The Successful and Unsuccessful Story
By Jude Terna Kur and Endwell Onyinye Nyekwere 228
Chapter 21
Impact of Insecurity in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Case of the North Kivu Province
By Sr Kasivirwa Wasukundi & Francine Anuarite 249
Chapter 22
Leadership and Economic Consequences of Corruption in Nigeria
By Akinsola .A. Foluso
262
Chapter 23
Succession Politics and Power-Sharing in Nigeria
By Nkwachukwu Orji 277
Chapter 24
Leadership as a determinant of the Performance of Education institutions – the influence of the East and West: A survey of educational institutions in Mombasa County
By Caroline Ayuma Okelo and Audry Matere 289
Chapter 25
Visions of a Better Society: Myths, Proverbs and Resistance in Matigari ma Njiruungi
By Mugo Muhia, Fugich Wako and Joseph Walunywa 296
Chapter 26
Public Universities in the Marketplace: The Commercialisation and Marketisation of University Education in Kenya
By Jacinta Mwende Maweu 311
Chapter 27
Transformational Leadership Practices of School Principals: Does School Ownership Matter?
By Anne Wairimu Ndiritu, Grace Nyagah and Naomi Wairimu Gikonyo 321
Chapter 28
Influence of Psychosocial Support on Education of Girls Affected or Infected HIV/AIDS
By Mbutitia Francisca Ngithi 333
Chapter 29
Making Governance More Participatory in Nigeria
By Olufemi O. Popoola 340
Chapter 30
Corporate Social Responsibility and Competitive Intelligence in the African Universities: The Challenges for Sustainable Development
By Moses Wandera and Paul Waithaka 346
Chapter 31
An overview of the development of the pension schemes industry in Kenya since independence
By Thomas Githui & Esther Nkatha 356
Chaptern32
The Role of Public Servants in Enhancing Trust and Accountability in the Kenyan Government
By Obuya Bagaka & Margaret Kobia 369
Chapter 33
Africa's Stalled Development: the Leadership Challenge
By George A. Genyi 384
Chapter 34
Globalization and African Technology: A Case Study of the Jua Kali Sector of Nairobi, Kenya
By Felix Kiruthu 394
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Prof. Maurice Amutabi is the author of 'The NGO Factor in Africa'(described as a 'leading publication' on NGOs in Africa)
1. The NGO Factor in Africa
http://www.amazon.com/NGO-Factor-Africa-Arrested-Development/dp/0415979951
2. Regime Change and Succession Politics in Africa
http://www.amazon.com/Regime-Change-Succession-Politics-Africa/dp/0415534089
3. Lifelong Learning in Africa
http://www.amazon.com/Studies-Lifelong-Learning-Africa-Technological/dp/0773447571
4. Studies in Economic History of Kenya
http://www.amazon.com/Studies-Economic-History-Kenya-Entrepreneurship/dp/0773439072/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265479492&sr=8-1
5. Perspectives in African Environment and Technology
http://www.amazon.com/Perspectives-African-Environment-Toyin-Falola/dp/15922188496
6. Prof. Maurice Amutabi's Blog
http://kenyasocialscienceforum.wordpress.com/author/kenyasocialscienceforum/
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