The Vice Chancellor Professor Wainaina, the Chief Guest The First Secretary Political Affairs First Secretary Security and Rule of Law at the Embassy of The Kingdom of Netherlands to Nairobi Kenya, and The Head of Cameroonian Diplomatic Mission in Kenya Dr Vivian Nain Kuma, joined in a group photo by other guests, the University Management Team and the those who contributed chapters to the book.
Courtesy Call Group Photo, at the Centre is the Vice Chancellor of Kenyatta University, Professor Paul Wainaina, to his immediate right is Ms Kirtsten Hommes, The First Secretary for Political Affairs at the Embassy of The Kingdom of Netherlands to Nairobi Kenya, following by The Dean of the School of Security, Diplomacy and Peace Studies, Prof. Lucy Maina, and The Registrar Corporate Affairs, Professor Grace Bunyi. To the Vice Chancellor’s immediate left is The Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Outreach Professor Frederick Gravenir, followed by The Chairperson, of the Department of International Relations, Conflict & Strategic Studies Dr Felistus Kinyanjui and Dr James Nyawo, a Lecturer in the Department of International Relations, Conflict & Strategic Studies. [23 August 2019]
Courtesy Call to the Vice Challencor, Professor Paul Wainaina, far left is Professor Frederick Gravenir, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Outreach (RIO), followed by Prof. Lucy Maina, The Dean of the School of Security, Diplomacy and Peace Studies and Dr Felistus Kinyanjui, The Chairperson, Department of International Relations, Conflict and Strategic Studies and Dr James Nyawo, Co-editor of the book and Lecturer in the Department of International Relations, Conflict and Strategic Studies, 23 August 2019.
MAJOR GENERAL SAMUEL NANDWA, DEPUTY CHIEF OF DEFENCE FORCES INTRODUCES SENIOR KENYA MILITARY ACADEMY TO PROF. PAUL WAINAINA, VICE CHANCELLOR KENYATTA UNIVERSITY.
SENIOR KENYA MILITARY ACADEMY STAFF ALONGSIDE THEIR COUNTERPARTS FROM KENYATTA UNIVERSITY JOIN THE CHIEF GUEST MAJOR GENERAL SAMUEL NANDWA AND PROF. PAUL WAINAINA, VICE CHANCELLOR KENYATTA UNIVERSITY IN SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM DURING THE MATRICULATION CEREMONY FOR KMA-07 HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY'S AMPHITHEATRE
Kenyatta University - Hosted International Criminal Law Experts to discuss the prospects, challenges and the future of International Criminal Justice in Africa since the Adoption of the Rome Statute in 1998. 23-24 September 2018.
Professor Viktor Marsai, from the National University of Public Service Budapest, Hungary delivering a Public Lecture on the Security situation in the Horn of Africa, at Kenyatta University, School of Security, Diplomacy and Peace Studies, Staff members and post-graduate students.
Kenyatta University Post-Graduate Students Attended United Nations Day Celebrations – at the United Nations Office in Nairobi Kenya.

2019

  • A paper on Gender Dynamics and Tensions in Leadership of Cooperatives in Kenya and influence on rural development to be presented in the Cooperative University of Kenya Conference on the Theme “Positioning Cooperatives at the Centre of (Community) Development in Kenya to be held on 25th -26th March 2019
  • A paper on Engendering Cooperatives to Address Structural Violence among the Maasai of Kajiado County Kenya, to be presented in the Cooperative University of Kenya Conference on the Theme “Positioning Cooperatives at the Centre of (Community) Development in Kenya to be held on 25th -26th March 2019
  • Paper on Gender and Sexual Reproductive Health Rights of women and Girls among the pastoral communities of Kenya. A paper to be presented in the Machakos University 2nd International conference to be held in Machakos University Hotel on Preparing abstracts for the Machakos University Second Annual Conference 24th -26th April 2019
  • Linnet Hamasi. Tourism Potential in Marginal areas of northern Kenya and Prospects for Development: Reference to Elgeyo Marakwet County. A paper to be presented in the Machakos University 2nd International conference to be held in Machakos University Hotel on Preparing abstracts for the Machakos University Second Annual Conference 24th -26th April 2019
  • Paper on Women’s Knowledge Systems and Peace building among the Pokots of Kenya. A paper presented in Moroto, Uganda on the theme Pathways to Resilience in the Karamoja Cluster Conference held on 21-23 May 2019
  • Paper on Gender Dynamics and Water Conflicts in Community Boreholes in Turkana County. A paper presented in Moroto, Uganda on the theme Pathways to Resilience in the Karamoja Cluster Conference held on 21-23 May 2019
  • Paper on Indigenous Strategic Crops and Trees for Water, Food Security and Conservation of Environment as Mitigation against Climate Change in Kenya: Focus on Vihiga County, A paper presented in the  1st Great Lakes and Catchment Management Conference (1st GLACAM) on the Theme “Protecting water and land resources in Africa for climate change adaptation and improved livelihoods” in a conference held in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University on 5th-7th June, 2019
  • Paper on The Mau Forest Complex and implications of degraded water levels in Lake Nakuru, Kenya, A paper presented in the 1st Great Lakes and Catchment Management Conference (1st GLACAM) on the Theme Protecting water and land resources in Africa for climate change adaptation and improved livelihoods” in a conference held in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University on 5th-7th June, 2019
  • Attended a validation workshop on the Situation Analysis report on Women’s Land Rights and Tenure Security in the Context of the SDGs in Kenya by the National Lands Commission and UN-Women held on 17th June 2019 at the Sarova Panafric Hotel Nairobi, Kenya
  • Paper on The Gadda System and the Revival of Oromo Nationalism in Kenya and Ethiopia presented in the 9th KESSA- AISA- Multimedia University of Kenya Joint Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference at Multimedia University of Kenya Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, held on June 26th to 28th, 2019
  • Paper on Diseases and epidemiology in northern Kenya and implications on Development: Focus on Kala-Azar Disease presented in the 9th KESSA- AISA- Multimedia University of Kenya Joint Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference at Multimedia University of Kenya Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, held on June 26th to 28th , 2019
  • Paper on Pastoralist Cattle Complex in peril and Societal Stability: Special reference to Drought and Cattle Movement and Diseases in Kajiado County, Kenya, a Paper  presented in the 9th KESSA- AISA- Multimedia University of Kenya Joint Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference at Multimedia University of Kenya Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, held on June 26th to 28th, 2019
  • Paper on Indigenous Folklore, Peace and Security Strategies among Pastoralists communities of Northern Kenya presented in the 9th KESSA- AISA- Multimedia University of Kenya Joint Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference at Multimedia University of Kenya Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, held on June 26th to 28th, 2019
  • Paper on Pastoralist border tensions, mobility and effects on livelihoods: Interrogating the Karamoja cluster presented in the 9th KESSA- AISA- Multimedia University of Kenya Joint Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference at Multimedia University of Kenya Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, held on June 26th to 28th, 2019
  • Paper on Women, Peace and Security in Northern Kenya: Investigating the Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and its Policy Implications presented in the First Research Training Workshop for the APN’s 2019 cohort of individual research grantees. By The African Peace Building Network (APN) of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) in collaboration with the College of Education, University of Ghana, Legon at the Peduase Resort, Aburi, Ghana, held on June 24th -26th, 2019
  • Paper on Poverty and gender-based inequality in northern Kenya and implications for Development: Special Reference to Turkana County”, to be presented at a conference on the 2019 Social Policy in Africa Conference to be held at the Sierra Burger’s Park Hotel, Cnr of Lilian Ngoyi and Minnaar Streets, Pretoria, in South Africa from Monday 25 to Wednesday 27 November 2019.
  • To attend a Writing and Dissemination Workshop for the APN’s 2019 cohort of Individual Research Grantees. The workshop will be held December 10–14, 2019, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

2018

  • Linnet Hamasi, (Kenyatta University, Kenya), Perceptions of Mental Illness and How Luhya Society Deals with it: Focus on Luanda Market, Vihiga County, Kenya. Paper presented at the 8th KESSA- AISA- Multimedia University of Kenya Joint Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference at Multimedia University of Kenya Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, held on June 27 to 30, 2018
  • Linnet Hamasi, Sports and Peace Building in Kenya: Focus on Tegla Lourupe’s A paper presented in the 8th KESSA/AISA/Multimedia University of Kenya joint international Interdisciplinary Conference, June 27-30th, 2018 at Multimedia University of Kenya Hotel.
  • Linnet Hamasi, Indigenous food processing, food storage and sustainable development among the pastoral communities of Kenya. A paper presented in the 8th KESSA/AISA/Multimedia University of Kenya joint international Interdisciplinary Conference, June 27-30th, 2018 at Multimedia University of Kenya Hotel.
  • Linnet Hamasi, Gender hierarchies, Space and Conflict Resolution: Focus on the Marakwets of Kenya. A paper presented in the 8th KESSA/AISA/Multimedia University of Kenya joint international Interdisciplinary Conference, June 27-30th, 2018 at Multimedia University of Kenya Hotel.
  • Linnet Hamasi, Boy Child, Banditry, Rustling and Education among the Pastoral communities of northern Kenya. A paper presented in the 8th KESSA/AISA/Multimedia University of Kenya joint international Interdisciplinary Conference, June 27-30th, 2018 at Multimedia University of Kenya Hotel.
  • Linnet Hamasi, New Trends and Patterns of Radicalization and Recruitment of Youths in Kenya: Implications for Security. A paper presented in International Conference on Terrorism and Violent Extremism organized by HORN international Institute for Strategic Studies. From 24 - 26 April 2018, at Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club, Nairobi, Kenya

 2017

  • Linnet Hamasi, (Kenyatta University, Kenya), Families and Coping Mechanisms with Mental Problems in Vihiga County, Western Kenya. Paper presented at KESSA- Multimedia University of Kenya joint international interdisciplinary conference, at Multimedia University of Kenya Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, June 27 -30, 2017.
  • Linnet Hamasi, Islamic Radicalization, Recruitment, Mobilization and Implications for National Development in Kenya: Perspectives from Western Kenya. A paper presented in the Conference on The Great Lakes Region’s Security Dilemma: The East Africa Experience. Organized by Kenyatta University & Institute of French Research in Africa (IFRA). From January 19th -21st 2017, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Linnet Hamasi, Knowledge Systems in Kenya: Is it Still a Necessary Discourse? A paper presented in a Seminar Presentation at the Linkoping University in Sweden on 3rd March, 2017
  • Linnet Hamasi, New Patterns of Radicalization of Women and Girls in Kenya and its Implications for Peace and Security. A Paper presented in CMI Bergen with the Theme Changing Trends of Terrorism on 24-26th March, 2017
  • Linnet Hamasi, Gender gaps in the Kenyan Security Architecture. A paper presented in the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) of Uppsala Sweden on the theme “African Security and Unbridled Militarization” on 22nd -23rd November 2017.

2016

  • Linnet Hamasi, Devolution Processes and achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. A paper presented at the Institute of Development Studies Alumni round table (University of Sussex, United Kingdom on Devolution and the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda) in Parklands Sports Club on 19th March 2016
  • Linnet Hamasi, Women, Entrepreneurial Market Networks and Development in Kenya: Focus on Elgeyo Marakwet County. A paper presented in the 1st School of Business International Conference with the Theme; Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Research for Economic Development in Emerging Economies   on 15th to 17th June 2016, Karatina University Main Campus.
  • Linnet Hamasi, (Kisii University, Kenya), Women and Girls as Victims of Mental Illness in Western Kenya: Interrogating Gender Dynamics and Cultural ethos and biases. Paper presented at the 6th Annual International Interdisciplinary conference, organized by Kenya Scholars and Studies Association and Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi, June 22-25, 2016.
  • Linnet Hamasi, Sources, Trends and Influences in Radicalization of Women and Girls: Implications for Security in Kenya. A paper presented in the 3rd KESSA/Multimedia University of Kenya joint international Interdisciplinary Conference, June 22-25, 2016 at Multimedia University of Kenya Hotel.
  • Linnet Hamasi, Gender, Space, Agency and Voice in negotiation Patriarchy for Sustainable Development in northern Kenya. A paper presented in the 3rd KESSA/Multimedia University of Kenya joint international Interdisciplinary Conference, June 22-25, 2016 at Multimedia University of Kenya Hotel.
  • Linnet Hamasi. The Peasantry and Political Participation, Marginalization, Mobilization and Politics I Africa: Implications for Development. A paper presented in the 3rd KESSA/Multimedia University of Kenya joint international Interdisciplinary Conference, June 22-25, 2016 at Multimedia University of Kenya Hotel.
  • Linnet Hamasi. Marginalization or Displacement of Refugees: The Dynamics of and implications of the closure of Daadab Refugee Camp in northern Kenya. Paper presented at the OSSREA- Workshop at Hilton Hotel on 29th -30th June, 2016.

2015

  • Maurice Amutabi and Linnet Hamasi, Social protection policy uptake by the stakeholders in northern Kenya. A paper presented in the National research –policy practitioners forum on social protection in Kenya in the Aquarist conference room, Fairview hotel, Nairobi, Kenya on May 13, 2015
  • Linnet Hamasi, Market women and peace building in Kenya: The case of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet. A paper presented in the Kisii university 2nd international; interdisciplinary conference (Africa looking East or West) in Kisii university Eldoret campus on 24th June -27th June 2015
  • Linnet Hamasi, Ethno weather as a marker of security among the Marakwet of Kenya: Women’s knowledge systems. A paper presented in the Kisii university 2nd international; interdisciplinary conference (Africa looking East or West) in Kisii university Eldoret campus on 24th June -27th June 2015.
  • Linnet Hamasi, Ethno medicine and Empowerment of Marakwet women in security infrastructure: The case of Elgeyo Marakwet. A paper presented in the Kisii university 2nd international; interdisciplinary conference (Africa looking East or West) in Kisii university Eldoret campus on 24th June -27th June 2015
  • Linnet Hamasi, negotiating patriarchy through matriarchal dialogue: Focus on Elgeyo Marakwet. A paper presented in the Kisii university 2nd international; interdisciplinary conference (Africa looking East or West) in Kisii university Eldoret campus on 24th June -27th June 2015.
  • Linnet Hamasi, The youths in Kenya’s economy. A paper presented in the National workshop by the National Truth and Justice Commission  in the New Stanley Hotel, on 22nd of June, 2015
  • Linnet Hamasi, Women’s Knowledge Systems and Food Security in Northern Kenya: Processes and Strategies for Sustainable Development. A paper presented in Uganda Christian University- Mbale 1st International Conference (Sustainability and Development) on 2nd-3rd September, 2015.
  • Linnet Hamasi, Women, Resource management and Sustainable Development in Kenya. A paper presented in Uganda Christian University- Mbale 1st International Conference (Sustainability and Development) on 2nd-3rd September, 2015.

2014

  • Maurice Amutabi and Linnet Hamasi, The land policy in Northern Kenya: Interrogating institutional and structural failure among the pastoralists of Turkana County. Paper presented at the OSSREA- University of Eldoret Policy Dialogue- Kenya Workshop 2014. Monday 5th- Tuesday 6th May, 2014.
  •  Linnet Hamasi. “Women’s Knowledge, Peace building and Prospects of Sustainable Development in Kenya”. A paper presented in the conference on Refugee and IDPs in a Historical Perspective: the East Africa Experience. Organized by Kenyatta University & Institute of French Research in Africa (IFRA). From June19th -21st 2014, Nairobi, Kenya
  •  Maurice Amutabi and Linnet Hamasi. Civil Societies and Indigenous Methods of Conflict and Post-Conflict Management in Kenya. A paper presented in the conference on Refugee and IDPs in a Historical Perspective: The East Africa Experience. Organized by Kenyatta University & Institute of French Research in Africa (IFRA). From June19th -21st 2014, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Linnet Hamasi. “Women, Markets and peace building in Elgeyo Marakwet, Kenya”. A paper presented in the first annual interdisciplinary international conference on Africa and the New World Order held in Kisii University, Kisii, Kenya. July30th – August 2nd 2014
  • Linnet Hamasi. “Women and food security among the pastoralists of Kenya: Special reference to Keiyo, Kenya”. A paper presented in the first annual interdisciplinary international conference on Africa and the New World Order held in Kisii University, Kisii, Kenya. July30th – August 2nd 2014

2013

  • Linnet Hamasi. “Women and Land Rights among Pastoral Ethnic Groups of Kenya: Focus on the Keiyo and Marakwet Communities”. A paper presented in the    National Conference on Sustainable Land management held in the Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort - 25th to 29th November, 2013
  •  Maurice Amutabi and Linnet Hamasi, Civil Societies and Indigenous Methods of Conflict and Post-Conflict Management in Kenya: Formal and Informal Groups in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Paper presented at the Second Annual International Conference on: Challenges of Development in Africa held at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya. June 25-29, 2013
  • Maurice Amutabi and Linnet Hamasi, Cattle Rustling and Insecurity in Northern Kenya: New Tactics and Realities in the Rangelands. Paper presented at the Second Annual International Conference on: Challenges of Development in Africa held at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya. June 25-29, 2013
  • Maurice Amutabi and Linnet Hamasi, Political Party Manifestos and Education in Kenya: Retrospection. Paper presented at the Second Annual International Conference on: Challenges of Development in Africa held at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya. June 25-29, 2013 

2012

  • Linnet Hamasi. Peace and Christianity in Kenya: School rallies and religious mobility in Kenya. Paper presented at an international conference organized by IFRA and the Catholic University of Eastern Africa on Religious mobility in East and Latin America, Nairobi, Kenya, 24-26 April 2012.
  • Linnet Hamasi, “The Boy Child and New Gender Imperatives in Kenya: Interrogating the causes of school dropout among boys in Elgeyo Marakwet County”. Paper presented at the First Annual International Conference on: Challenges of Development in Africa held at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya. June 25-29, 2012
  • Linnet Hamasi, “The Big Boys and Big Girls Syndrome in Schools in Kenya: Bullying in Secondary Schools” Paper presented at the First Annual International Conference on: Challenges of Development in Africa held at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya. June 25-29, 2012
  • Linnet Hamasi, “Music and Gender Violence in Kenya: Special Focus on Daudi Kabaka’s song Msichana wa Elimu (An Educated Girl) and other songs” (with Maurice Amutabi). Conference paper presented at the 1st Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference held at The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), Nairobi, Kenya   26th -30th June 2012. 

2011

  • Maurice N. Amutabi and Linnet Hamasi. “Poverty and Pastoralist Land Rights in Northern Kenya: Interrogating Historical Injustices and Institutional Failure in Kenya.” Paper presented at a symposium on “Poverty as a Human Rights Violation,” held at Naivasha, Kenya, September 28th - 30th, 2011 [organized by the Centre for Human Rights and Peace (University of Nairobi), in collaboration with the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, University of Oslo] in Naivasha, Kenya, 28 to 30 September, 2011.

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