Browsing MST-Department of Security and Correction Science by Issue Date
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Construction of Ethnic Violence through Land and Politics in Molo Constituency, Nakuru County, Kenya; 1990-2015
(Kenyatta University, 2018)This study investigated construction of ethnic violence through land and politics in Molo Constituency, Nakuru county, Kenya from the year 1990 to 2015. The Division is inhabited by several ethnic groups although the ... -
Citizen’s Participation Effectiveness and Community Policing Scenario at Ongata Rongai in Kajiado County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2018-04)Crime affects the lives of all Kenyans and makes it difficult to achieve the security and safety aspirations of the Political Pillar in the Vision 2030. As Kenya moves into a middle-level income country status, more needs ... -
Influence of Nyumba Kumi Initiative on Neighborhood Security in Kaptembwo Ward, Nakuru Town, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Nyumba kumi Initiative NKI has attracted attention as a good strategy to enhance the security of the citizens and their respective neighborhoods in the country. The government of Kenya has constantly emphasized on the need ... -
Strategies Used By Mpesa Agents and Their Effectiveness in Deterrence of Counterfeit Bank Notes Fraud: Case of Nairobi County
(Kenyatta University, 2019)M-pesa is a mobile money transfer and agent banking system that has become popular over the years due to its easy and cheap access to financial services, especially to the middle and lower classes of the society. However, ... -
Implications of Regional Politics on Youth Employment in the Police Service: A Case of Laikipia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)The problem of employment among the youth is a challenge that affects their livelihoods. After one has attained the age of majority (over 18 years) and has basic education, what one carries is a hope of getting gainful ... -
Implications of Technological Advancement on Performance of Police Officers; Case of Kenya Railways Police Unit.
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)Although technology holds great promise for improving policing, research on police technology is not well developed and raises questions about technology‘s impacts on policing. The purpose of this study was to assess the ... -
Commercial Motorcycles and Insecurity in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-04)Crime is a challenge and potential impairment to national development. It also affects spiritual and material welfare, compromising human self-worth while creating an atmosphere of anxiety and violence. Studies have shown ... -
Assessing the Role of Demand and Supply Aspects in Book Piracy: Case of Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)Piracy is a willful theft of intellectual and creative efforts of others due to increased demand for academic books in our learning institutions. It is a social and economic menace that involves the outright reproduction ... -
The Role of Mobile Phone Tracking Technology in Crime Prevention in Kenya: A Case of Nairobi City County
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)Traditionally, the prevention of crime has been the main aim of the police organizations since the start of the first modernized police agency. Technology today has greatly advanced and police officers can now, through ... -
Determinants of the Rising Numbers of Traffic Road Accidents Along Thika Super Highway in Nairobi -Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)The construction of Thika Superhighway was aimed at addressing road safety by improving transportation and reducing traffic accidents. Despite this effort the numbers of accidents along Thika Superhighway still continue ... -
Nexus Between Indigenous Cultures and Sexual Violence Reporting in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-06)This study examines the nexus between indigenous cultures and sexual violence reporting in Trans Nzoia County. The study analysed how indigenous cultural beliefs and traditional practices contribute to the commission of ... -
Persistent Soccer Pitch Unrest and Its Implications on Security in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-07)This study sought to investigate and to document the causes of football violence in the Kenya soccer fields. The specific objectives were: to examine the circumstances under which football violence typically occurs in ... -
Security Strategies Applicable in Resolving Traffic Congestion in Cities, Case of Jogoo Road, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-11)Road traffic congestion is a major issue of concern owing to its impact to the lives of people, the economy and the environment at large. Traffic congestion is a problem of the modern society that has come with urbanization. ... -
Participatory Supervision and its Influence on Work Performance in the Kenya Police Service, the Case of Machakos County 2010 – 2017
(Kenyatta University, 2020-05)Organizations and institutions the world over have resorted to supervision in ensuring employee effectiveness and better returns in performance and productivity. Police work is regarded as the interface between any government ... -
The Nexus between Electoral Preparedness and Results Acceptability in General Elections in Machakos County, Kenya from 2007 To 2017
(Kenyatta University, 2020-05)Many elections in emerging democracies are characterized by unpreparedness which leads to irregularities as well abuse of the process of electioneering. The purpose of this study was to analyse the nexus between electoral ... -
Amisom Troops` Influence on Peace Keeping Operations In Dhobley District, Cental Region, Somalia
(Kenyatta University, 2020-07)Capacity gaps’ influencing the outcome of peacekeeping operations has been an issue in all the conflicts. Although gaps influencing the outcome of peacekeeping operations involving inter-state conflicts and intra-state ... -
The Influence of Police Institutional Capacity on Community Policing Implementation in Kasarani Constituency, Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)The police service in Kenya is legally entrusted with the mandate of crime prevention. Towards this endeavour, the service is expected to adapt various crime prevention strategies such as community policing. The community ... -
High Crime Rate on Socio-Economic Development of Selected House Hold Groups in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)Social development and social justice cannot be achieved in the absence of peace and security, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Insecurity has emerged as a major dilemma across the world particularly in ... -
Influence of Youth Unemployment on Crime Rates in Mathare Constituency, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)Many developing countries now grapple with the problem of unemployment. The unemployment rate among the youth is particularly higher than other demographic segments – especially in developing economies. Interestingly, the ... -
Success of Rescue Operations: A Case of G4s Kenya Limited in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-10)The purpose of thìs study was to establìsh emergency preparedness of prìvate securìty fìrms ìn rescue operations wìth a specìal focus on G4S Kenya Lìmìted. Specifically, the study assesed and examined the influence of the ...
