MST-Department of Security and Correction Science: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Role of Internal Correction Procedures in Management of Violent Misconduct among Inmates in Nairobi County Prisons, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-10)Kenya Prisons Service has continuously undertaken reforms since the year 2001, with an aim of helping offenders to modify their behavior while in prison. Prison reforms focus on offender behavior modification through a ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Enhanced Security Equipment and its Effects on Crime in Selected Higher Learning Institutions in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-11)Security is a first-order or necessary precondition for the development of societies. Several security measures have been proposed for implementation in higher learning institutions with the aim of reducing insecurity ... -
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 ... -
Civil Adaptation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and National Security in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-10)A country’s security and safety is of importance for its sovereignty, growth and development. Growth and adoption of technology has had great positive impact on nations and at the same time posed security threats. Kenya ... -
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 ... -
Analysis of Hate Speech in Promoting Inter-Ethnic Conflict in Nairobi County and Uasin Gishu County After General Elections In 2007/8 In Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2020-11)Hate speech became the common method adopted by politicians from different ethnic groups in Kenya for gaining support and sympathy for their candidature during the previous elections in 1992, 1997 and 2007. In Uasin Gishu ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ...
