Governance in Africa : historical and contemporary perspectives - Nyanchoga, Samuel Alfayo; Muchoki, Francis M.; Ogula, Paul O.; Catholic University of Eastern Africa. Department of History (Nairobi : CUEA Press, 2010)
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.
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.
Keywords: Africa -- Politics and government -- Congresses