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    Workforce Diversity and Its Influence in Career Development Decisions among National Police Service Officers in Laikipia County, Kenya
    (Kenyatta University, 2024-11) Musau, Martin Mati
    The National Police Service (NPS) in Kenya plays a critical role in maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, and upholding justice. Workforce diversity within the NPS, particularly in Laikipia County, has emerged as a key factor influencing career development decisions. Despite its recognized importance in fostering innovation, adaptability, and improved community relations, the effect of diversity on recruitment practices, professional growth, and career trajectories among officers in this region remains unclear. To address this gap, the study assessed the influence of gender, disability, age, and education on career development decisions among NPS officers in Laikipia County. It was guided by Social Career Cognitive Theory, Similarity/Attractive Theory, and Agency Theory. Using a descriptive survey method, the study targeted all 616 police officers across five sub-counties, including seven police stations and 67 posts. A sample size of 278 respondents was determined using Naissuma’s (2000) formula, with stratification across the sub-counties. Semi-structured questionnaires were employed to gather both qualitative and quantitative data, supplemented by a pilot study in Meru County to test the reliability and validity of research tools. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including means, standard deviations, and frequencies, were used for analysis. The findings revealed that gender diversity significantly influences career development, highlighting the importance of promoting female representation in the NPS. Inclusivity for officers with disabilities was also found to be critical in fostering career progression. Age diversity played a significant role, with younger officers demonstrating notable influence on career decisions. Furthermore, educational attainment significantly effected career development, underscoring the value of academic qualifications for job performance and advancement. The study recommends implementing targeted diversity and inclusion initiatives, revising recruitment and promotion policies to prioritize merit and inclusivity, and accommodating officers with disabilities to enhance career development within the NPS.
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    Workforce Diversity and its Influence in Career Development Decisions among National Police Service Officers in Laikipia County, Kenya
    (Reviewed Journal International of Social Science & Humanities, 2024-10) Musau, Martin Mati; Ng’eno, Weldon Kibet
    This study assessed the influence of gender in career development decisions among National Police Service officers in the Kenya Police Service, determined the influence of disability in career development decisions among National Police Service officers in the Kenya Police Service, established the influence of age in career development decisions among National Police Service officers in the NPS, and established the influence of education in career development decisions among NPS officers in the Kenya Police Service.This was conducted within the context of Laikipia County. Social Career Cognitive Theory, Similarity/Attractive Theory, and Agency Theory informed the study. The research employed a descriptive survey study method. The target population for this study comprised all 616 police officers in all the 5 police sub-counties, encompassing a total of 7 police stations and 67 police posts. The sample size was 278 respondents, which was determined using Naissuma's (2000) formula after stratifying the total population into 5 sub-counties. The study employed semi-structured questionnaires containing both open and closed-ended questions to gather comprehensive insights into the research questions. The collected data underwent a thorough process to ensure accuracy and facilitate analysis. A pilot study was carried out in Kiambu County using 15 (10% of the sample) police officers before collecting the actual data. This served to test and guarantee the validity and reliability of the research instruments. The research applied both qualitative and quantitative data. Both inferential and comparative descriptive statistics were used to analyze quantitative data. To summarize the data, descriptive statistics such as means, standard deviation, and frequencies were used. The study found that an increase in the proportion of female officers significantly affects career development decisions, indicating the importance of gender diversity in promoting career advancement opportunities within the NPS. Officers with disabilities also have a considerable influence on career development decisions, underscoring the importance of inclusivity and accommodation for officers with disabilities in fostering career progression opportunities within the NPS. Age diversity significantly affects career development decisions, with younger officers being particularly influential. Higher educational attainment among officers significantly impacts career development decisions, emphasizing the significance of educational background in job performance and career advancement within the NPS Key Words: Gender, Disability, Age Group, Education, Diversity