Governance in Africa : historical and contemporary perspectives / [edited by] Samuel A. Nyanchoga, Francis M. Muchoki, Paul O. Ogula ; [editor: Sewe-K' Ahenda].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Nyanchoga, Samuel Alfayo.

Muchoki, Francis M.

Ogula, Paul O.

Ahenda, Sewe-K'.

Catholic University of Eastern Africa. Department of History.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Politics and government.

Africa--Politics and government--Congresses.

Africa.

Genre:

Conference papers and proceedings.

Physical Description:

xvi, 292 pages ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

Nairobi : CUEA Press, [2010]

Contents:

Theories and concepts in the study of governance in Africa / Julius S. Nabende

Characteristic examples of indigenous government systems in Africa / Paul O. Ogula and Ben N. Nyanchoga

The colonial administration / Kakai P. Wanyonyi and Otieno I. Oduor

Africa's the decolonisation era : 1945-1960's / Kakai P. Wanyonyi and Otieno I. Oduor

Post-colonial governments in Africa / Samuel A. Nyanchoga and Francis M. Muchoki

The role of elections in nurturing democracy in Africa / Julius S. Nabende

African civil service : prospects and challenges / Joel Imbisi

Constitutionalism and the administration of justice in selected African countries / Maurice A. Owuor

The militarisation of African governments / Samson M. Omwoyo

Towards a gendered governa[n]ce approach in Africa : prospects and challenges / Mildred A.J. Ndeda

Religion and governance in modern Africa : the case of Islam / Joel Imbisi

Movement towards regional governments in Africa : prospects and challenges / Milton U. Alwanga and Samuel A. Nyanchoga

Effects of globalisation on governance in Africa / Samson M. Omwoyo and Nixon N. Mwangi.

Notes:

Outgrowth of a conference held at the Dept. of History, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya, in April 2009.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9789966015020

9966015027

OCLC:

666412057