Governance in Africa : historical and contemporary perspectives /

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 by Julius S. Nabende -- Characteristic examples of indigenous government systems in Africa by Paul O. Ogula and Ben N. Nyanchoga -- The colonial administration by Kakai P. Wanyonyi and Otieno I. Oduor -- Africa's the decolonisation era : 1945-1960's by Kakai P. Wanyonyi and Otieno I. Oduor -- Post-colonial governments in Africa by Samuel A. Nyanchoga and Francis M. Muchoki -- The role of elections in nurturing democracy in Africa by Julius S. Nabende -- African civil service : prospects and challenges by Joel Imbisi -- Constitutionalism and the administration of justice in selected African countries by Maurice A. Owuor -- The militarisation of African governments by Samson M. Omwoyo -- Towards a gendered governa[n]ce approach in Africa : prospects and challenges by Mildred A.J. Ndeda -- Religion and governance in modern Africa : the case of Islam by Joel Imbisi -- Movement towards regional governments in Africa : prospects and challenges by Milton U. Alwanga and Samuel A. Nyanchoga --Effects of globalisation on governance in Africa by Samson M. Omwoyo and Nixon N. Mwangi.