Browsing by Author "Omboto, John"

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    Effectsof Dusk-to-Dawn Curfews on Spatio-Temporal Crime Displacement in North-Rift Counties of Kenya
    (International Journal of Research in Social Science and Humanities(IJRSS), 2025-09) Sigu, Pavel; Kiboro, Christopher; Omboto, John
    The use of dusk-to-dawn curfew to contain insecurity in the bandit-prone North-Rift Counties of Kenya has been a common and preferred hotspot policing strategy by law enforcement, yet its outcome has been moderate at best. The study utilized the geometric theory of crime and the theory of state society relations. This study used both quantitative and qualitative research methods. A three-level sampling procedure was used to select the respondents. First, purposive sampling was used to select the counties worst hit by crime and gazetted as hotspots based on legal notices no. 9, 10, 11, and 12 of 2023 and their subsequent extensions vide legal notices no. 167, 168, and 169. These counties were Turkana, Baringo, and West Pokot. Second, two divisions of within each county were randomly selected. Third, proportionate sampling was utilizedto distribute the sample population (384) across all the divisions taking into consideration gender balance. Data collected using questionnaires and focus group discussion guideswere analysed using both inferential, descriptive,and thematic analyses. The study established significant associationbetween dusk-to-dawn curfew and spatial crime displacement; χ²(140, N = 378) = 1839.638a, p = .0001, Cramér’s V = .698, and temporal crime displacement; χ²(120, N = 378) = 1195.452a, p = .0001, Cramér’s V = .562.In conclusion, curfew displaced rather than reduced crime, indicating the need for comprehensive security strategies.The study recommends to law enforcement and policing experts an integrated policing system that incorporates community-led policing initiatives together with hotspot policing strategies such as dusk-to-dawn curfew to minimise crime displacement.
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    Influence of Religion on Terrorism in Mombasa County Kenya
    (Strategic Journals, 2025-06) Ochieng, James Victor; Omboto, John; Oyombra, George
    Over the past decade, Mombasa County has experienced a disturbing pattern of terrorist activities, many of which have been linked to religious extremism. The coastal region of Kenya, including Mombasa, has been particularly vulnerable due to its religious diversity therefore the study sought to assess the influence of religion on terrorism in Mombasa County Kenya. The study was anchored on the concept of human needs theory. The study used a descriptive research design. The target population was 116 Sub-chief and Chief and 232 Community representatives, (Wazee wa Nyumba Kumi & Religious Leaders). Therefore, the total target population was 348. The data that was gathered in this study was both qualitative and quantitative in nature. Quantitative data was analyzed through descriptive statistics such as percentages with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24. Tables and pie charts were used present the study findings from quantitative data. While qualitative data was analyzed through content and thematic analysis and presented in prose form. The study findings revealed that recruitment into extremist groups was aided by the high percentage of students dropping out of elementary and secondary education. The study concluded that there is a strong positive correlation existed between religion on terrorism in Mombasa County Kenya, (r = 0.541; p < 0.05). The study recommended that religious institutions should facilitate interfaith dialogues to promote tolerance, understanding, and unity among different religious communities.