Evolution and Activities of Jeshi La Embakasi Movement in Kenya; 1992-2010
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Date
2019-01
Authors
Nganu, Jacinta
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
The study was undertaken to investigate the evolution and activities of Jeshi la Embakasi
in the period1992-2010.This study sought to achieve the following research objectives; To
examine the background history of vigilante groups in Kenya 1992-2010, To investigate
the origin and activities of Jeshi la Embakasi Movement in Kenya 1992-2010 and to
interrogate the change in the organization of Jeshi la Embakasi Movement 1992-2010.
The study was guided by the Rational Choice theory and made use of qualitative research
design. The study was carried out in Nairobi County and more specifically in Embakasi
North. The study targeted both male and female aged 18 years old and above and who
were knowledgeable on Jeshi la Embakasi. Both snowballing and purposive sampling
techniques were used in the selection of the sample population. In some instances, the
researcher randomly selected participants. Both primary and secondary data were used in
the study. Primary data was obtained from direct interaction with the participants in the
field through interviews and focus group discussions. Secondary data was obtained from
books, articles in journals, reports, theses and dissertations. Data collected was analyzed
thematically and periodically and then presented in form of narration followed by first
hand quotations from the primary respondents. The findings include: Embakasi group
emergence; the group was formed with the sole purpose of providing political protection
to their founder. The study’s conclusion was that, vigilant groups are formed due to the
failure of the state in providing sufficient security to its people as well as by existence of
malicious groups with ill-motivated interests.
Description
A Research Project Submitted to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Master of Arts of Kenyatta University