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.

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.