RESEARCH IN SOCIAL SCIENCES

The following include the Journal’s publications in the field of Social Sciences. The journal provides open access to all the published papers.

Causes of Rebel Groups Engagement in Governance Activities: a comparative analysis of LTTE and LRA governance regimes in Africa

Author: Elvis Munyoka School of Social and Political Sciences University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom Elvis.Munyoka@glasgow.ac.uk Abstract Rebel governance has existed in the saga of internal conflict, but it has not received the same attention as other aspects of civil wars. Rebel groups have been depicted as violent warlords, especially those in developing countries. […]

Conceptualizing small arms control in the Horn of Africa Region: An epistemological debate

Author: Benard Kipchirchir Kirui United States International University-Africa P. O. Box 14634 – 00800, Nairobi Email: kiruisang@gmail.com Abstract Arms control is an important intervention measure aimed at reducing the likelihood of war or the intensity of violence once it occurs. As a theory and practice, arms control has two sides to it. On one side […]

Significance of Authenticity in Developing a Successful Leadership Practice

Author: Lucas Ngigi Mburu School of Post Graduate Studies, Leadership Department Pan Africa Christian University, Nairobi E-mail: lucasmburu@gmail.com Abstract Many organizations in different sectors have experienced challenging moments related to changing business environment due to competition, new disruptive technologies, and tough economic times. The presence of leaders who may not easily pass the test of […]

Psychosocial Risk Factors for Suicidal Behavior among Adolescents in Informal Settlements of Nairobi County, Kenya

Priscilla Mugambi, Alice Munene and Mary Mogute Department of Clinical Psychology, Daystar University Email: priscillawmugambi@daystar.ac.ke Abstract Suicidal Behavior (SB) is a precursor to eventual death by suicide. Hence, in suicide preventive effort there’s the need for accurate identification of those at risk. The main objective of this study was to assess the psychosocial risk factors […]

The Impact of Metaphysical Pragmatism in the Contemporary Society

Frank Richard Sanane, James Kabata and Simon Njunguna The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P.O. Box  62157 – 00200, Nairobi – Kenya Email: sananerichard@gmail.com Abstract The aim of the paper is to show the impact of the metaphysical pragmatism in the contemporary society.  The paper makes use of the analysis of Charles Sanders Peirce’s theory. […]

The Role of Media in Covering Peace Operations: A Case of ‘Operation Linda Nchi’ in Somalia

Authors: Obwogi Cliff Ooga 1 and Samuel Siringi 2 1 School of Journalism University of Nairobi P.O Box 404-00208 Nairobi – Kenya Email: cliffooga@gmail.com 2School of Journalism University of Nairobi P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi – Kenya Email: ssiringi@gmail.com Abstract War coverage has for a long time been challenging due to the unpredictable nature of wars. […]

A Brief History of Christian Missions in Somalia

Aweis A. Ali | Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi, Kenya Email: amazingwisdom@gmail.com Abstract For many people, “Somali” and “Christian” are oxymoron but history is littered with enough evidence that this assumed oxymoron is one big fallacy. The purpose of this brief history is to highlight the long and consistent engagement of Christian missions among Somali people […]

John Rawls on the Idea of Public Reason: an Enquiry into a Philosophical Response to Political Absurdity

Author: Alex Masangu St. Augustine University of Tanzania, P.O. Box 307, Mwanza – Tanzania Email: masanguag@hotmail.com Abstract A striving for a conception of reasonable political organisation presupposes an excellent understanding of the idea of public reason. Yes, such an idea concerns the fact of reasonable pluralism. Because such an idea is founded on political conceptions […]

An Overview of the Causes of Suicide and Preventive Strategies in Kenyan Universities

Author:  Peterson KabugiDepartment of Public Affairs and Environmental Studies, Laikipia University, P.O. Box 1100 – 20300, Nyahururu – Kenya Author Email: rkabugi09@gmail.com Abstract Students attending college undergo a significant transition in their lifetime. Further, there are a lot of demands in terms of academics, adaptation to the college environment, school fees as well as relationship […]

Reflections on the Criticisms of the Golden Rule as a Moral Principle

Author: Joseph K. Ronoh Department of Theology, Saint Paul’s University Author Email: josephrono@kabianga.ac.ke ABSTRACT The term Golden Rule is used in reference to the maxim that dictates do unto others as you would have them do unto you whether positively or negatively. Although the GR is acknowledged by most religions and traditions, it has attracted […]