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• 1. PUBLIC PERCEPTION ON THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF VOTE BUYING IN KENYA

  »   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study A complex and diverse problem is the public perception of vote buying in Kenya. The problem of vote buying has trumped the goal to establish a democratic form of governance. The democratic economic institution is being rapidly weakened by this situation. However, if this scenario is not promptly resolved, it poses a serious threat to the futu...Continue Reading »

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• 2. STAKEHOLDERS' PERCEPTION ON THE DEMOCRATIC IMPLICATIONS OF ELECTORAL OFFENSES

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Elections play a crucial role in the political sphere, yet unfortunately, they are frequently tainted by incidents of crimes and offenses. They constitute the only legitimate means by which individuals can secure positions of political power or leadership, making them essential for promoting reliable governance in a democratic framework. During ...Continue Reading »

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• 3. THE CONSEQUENCES OF ELECTORAL VIOLENCE ON DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN KENYA

  »   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Electoral violence can erode the trust that citizens have in their political institutions and leaders. When people witness violence associated with elections, they may lose faith in the democratic process, making it more difficult to consolidate democratic norms and values.however, in every modern society, election and democracy are classifie...Continue Reading »

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• 4. THE ROLE OF BROADCAST MEDIA IN PROMOTING POLITICAL EDUCATION IN KENYA

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Extensive use of mass media as an effective communication tool is evident during political campaigns period worldwide. It stands out as a political awareness medium in different countries. Its coverage, diversity and change with social context have made it a social mobilization tool. Television, radio, newspapers, posters are among different for...Continue Reading »

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• 5. THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IS FACILITATING POLITICAL AWARENESS AMONG YOUTHS IN KEN...

  » THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IS FACILITATING POLITICAL AWARENESS AMONG YOUTHS IN KENYA   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study The pervasive presence of social media within the information age has significantly contributed to the acceleration of democratisation and political advancement. The media, a contemporary phenomenon in the spread of information and knowledge, has beyond the conf...Continue Reading »

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• 6. THE USE OF MASS MEDIA FOR YOUTH MOBILIZATION IN NATIONAL POLITICS IN KENYA

  »   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Politics in democratic states across the world have become standard and acceptable procedure for democratic leadership and constitutional governance (Jendele, 2015 & McChesney, 2015). However,from the standpoint of political communication or the media, the notion of mobilization varies depending on the study's topic and context. As scholars d...Continue Reading »

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• 7. AN ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC PERCEPTION ON THE CREDIBILITY OF ELECTORAL PROCESS IN KE...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Kenya has come a long way in its efforts to institutionalize democracy and good governance. Elections have played an important role in this process. They have, at least, provided the masses with the opportunity to freely choose their representatives. However, it takes competent election management by an impartial electoral management authority w...Continue Reading »

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• 8. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES AND PATTERNS OF ELECTORAL FRAUD IN KENYA

  »     CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Participating in elections is a fundamental right of individuals and forms the cornerstone of a democratic system. The enduring presence of electoral fraud, criminality, and the godfatherism syndrome poses a significant challenge to politics, not only within the Mombasa but throughout the Kenyan political landscape. When wrongdoing persists wi...Continue Reading »

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• 9. AN EVALUATION OF E-VOTING AND ELECTORAL CREDIBILITY IN KENYA

  » AN EVALUATION OF E VOTING AND ELECTORAL CREDIBILITY IN KENYA   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The utilization of information technology has transformed into a political instrument, enabling the potential establishment of a digital republic. It is all about e government, which simply means, according to the United Nations Global E Government Readiness Report 2004, as cited in...Continue Reading »

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• 10. AN EVALUATION OF ELECTORAL FRAUD ISSUES AS AN IMPEDIMENT TO DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDA...

  »   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Election fraud has the potential to reduce public confidence in political leaders and institutions. Consolidating democratic norms and principles becomes more challenging when people experience violence related to elections and lose faith in the democratic process. Nonetheless, elections and democracy are regarded as necessary components of ...Continue Reading »

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• 11. AN EXAMINATION OF THE CAUSES AND PATTERNS OF ELECTORAL OFFENSES IN KENYA

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Elections serve a pivotal role within the realm of politics, although regrettably, they are often marred by incidents of crimes and offenses. They represent the sole legitimate avenue through which individuals can attain positions of political power or leadership, making them indispensable for fostering trustworthy governance in a democratic sys...Continue Reading »

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• 12. AN EXAMINATION OF VOTE BUYING; A CHALLENGE TO ELECTORAL CREDIBILITY IN KENYA

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Vote buying is a pervasive phenomenon that feeds corruption in the political system as a whole. In many democracies, giving money to voters during an election is a very common practice. This, however, raises questions about the efficacy of newly developing democratic institutions and the possibility that elections would produce better, more tran...Continue Reading »

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• 13. AN EXAMINATION ON THE IMPACT OF GENDER DISCRIMINATION ON WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN ...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Women's participation in politics is a critical aspect of democratic representation and societal progress. Although women make up more than half of the global population, they consistently face under representation in politics when compared to men. In Kenya, the political scene is characterized by its dynamic and ever changing nature, enriched b...Continue Reading »

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• 14. AN INVESTIGATION ON THE FACTORS AFFECTING FREE AND FAIR ELECTION IN KENYA

  »   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Kenya has conducted presidential, parliamentary, and local government elections every five years since gaining independence in 1963, as mandated by the nation's constitution. For the majority of the post independence era, the country operated under a single party system of government. However, in 1992, Kenya transitioned to a multi party demo...Continue Reading »

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• 15. A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTORAL FRAUD IN KENYA E...

  »       CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION Background of the study According to Agbiboa & Daniel (2018), voting may be seen as a traditional social choice issue that involves determining the most effective way to convert individual preferences into results, as individuals cast their votes and these votes are converted into the distribution of seats. Not surprisingly, the rules governing voting are expecte...Continue Reading »

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• 16. A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE SOCIOECONOMIC IMPLICATION OF CORRUPTION IN KENYA

  »     CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Corruption is the greatest threat to growth and governance in the world. Worldwide, corruption affects almost every nation. Today, every state in the world is aware of the detrimental effects corruption has on its economy. Over the years, corruption has steadily been growing in terms of the money as well as the personalities involved. Corr...Continue Reading »

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• 17. ADDRESSING THE CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREVAILING ELECTORAL FRAUD PRACT...

  »     CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Elections are a fundamental aspect of the democratic process. They are a contemporary and commonly accepted technique of selecting persons to represent a group or community in a bigger organisation or government by voting. The citation is from Belloumar and Lamidi's work in (2018). Since gaining independence, elections in Nigeria have been a p...Continue Reading »

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• 18. AN ASSESSMENT OF CORRUPTION ISSUES IN KENYA

  »   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Worldwide, corruption is an issue, but it affects some nations more than others. The international donor community did not acknowledge corruption as a major factor in Africa's development failure until a few years ago (Médard 2019). However, corruption hinders economic development and it slows down the democratic process and stability in a p...Continue Reading »

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• 19. AN ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ON SPORT GAMBLI...

  »     CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Gambling addiction is more common in youths. University students are an especially susceptible group that is not immune to this condition that goes unnoticed. Many students usually have free time, money, freedom, and interest to play different gambling games such as football betting as they wish. According to research, 6–8% of undergrad...Continue Reading »

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• 20. AN ASSESSMENT OF PREVALENCE AND IMPLICATIONS OF ELECTORAL FRAUD ON DEMOCRATIC CO...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Election participation is essential to the democratic process and is a fundamental right of every citizen of a country. But the ongoing prevalence of lawbreaking, nepotism, and electoral fraud presents a serious threat to Kenya's political landscape, not only in Mombasa but across the country. Malpractices get embedded as norms, customs, and traditi...Continue Reading »

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• 21. A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE ELECTORAL CRIMES AFFECTING THE CREDIBILITY OF KENYA...

  »     CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study The foundation of an electoral system is the ability to choose political representatives through free and fair elections, which is a fundamental human right. Electoral politics began in Kenya in the 1920s with the introduction of elective principles by the 1922 Clifford Constitution. This constitution was very symbolic as it served as a landma...Continue Reading »

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• 22. TRANSPARENT ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE INTRODUCTION OF IREV PORT...

  » TRANSPARENT ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE INTRODUCTION OF IREV PORTAL IN TRANSMITTING ELECTION RESULT  IN THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA.   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The fundamental characteristics that are inherent in an election include the essential adherence to ideals such as freedom, justice, transparency, and credibility. For a democracy to be...Continue Reading »

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• 23. INVESTIGSTION INTO THE EFFECT OF POLITICAL PARTIES ON GOVERNMENT POLICY MAKING I...

  »   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The concept of politics has been subject to varying meanings across various writers, with each definition reflecting the philosophical, social, and political context in which the authors operate.The absence of a globally acknowledged definition of politics has been rendered unattainable by this circumstance. According to Yakubu (2018), the co...Continue Reading »

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• 24. INVESTIGATION ON THE IMPACT OF MEDIA ON PUBLIC OPINION REGARDING POLITICAL ISSUE...

  »   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study In recent months, starting from December 2008, there has been a noticeable decline in popular support for the Grand Coalition Government of Kenya. There seems to be a growing phenomenon of public indifference towards the government and its officials, as Kenyan citizens are becoming more disillusioned with time. Numerous studies and analyses u...Continue Reading »

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• 25. INVESTIGATING THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF POLITICAL APATHY ON DEMOCRACY IN KENYA

  »   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Many people commonly hold the view that democracy is currently considered the most effective system of governance. It is considered as a prerequisite for national development because of the belief that it fosters transparency, accountability, the rule of law, respect for human rights and civic participation. All these are necessary for nation...Continue Reading »

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