Multi-Agency Approach and International Boundaries Security in Kenya
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Date
2022
Authors
Kirimi, Joel Mugambi
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
The international boundaries in Kenya are generally porous and they have their fair share of challenges and disputes. With regards to this, Kenya recognizes the centrality of international boundaries as a means to securing sovereignty and has therefore appointed different security agencies to achieve this. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between multiagency approach and international boundary security in Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: To examine the structure of multiagency approach in international boundary security in Kenya; To assess the effectiveness of the multiagency approach in international boundary security in Kenya; To analyze the challenges faced using multiagency approach in international boundary security in Kenya. The study was anchored on two theories namely; the systems theory and the realism theory. A descriptive study was applied. The target population was composed of officers from; the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and the National Police Service (NPS). The study used convenience and stratified sampling techniques. Primary data for the study was collected using both key informant interviews and a survey questionnaire. The collected quantitative data was analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Both descriptive and inferential analyses was used to analyze quantitative data. These statistical results were presented in form of tables. The qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. The qualitative data analyzed was presented in narration form. The study found that a multiagency approach was essential in securing international boundaries of Kenya. The findings indicated that the multiagency approach was effective in securing Kenya’s international boundaries by promoting inclusivity, cooperation, coordination, training and support among the security agencies in the efforts of securing the international boundaries. The challenges of multiagency approach included; unstructured reporting lines, lack of integration of the civilians, decentralized expenditure of resources that is not responsive to operational needs, turf wars among the security agencies and budgetary constraints to undertake daily operations. The study recommends enhancement of multiagency approach initiatives by the government aiming at securing Kenya’s international boundaries. The study suggests that further studies be conducted focusing on the use of a multiagency approach in solving other problems in Kenya such as internal administrative boundary disputes in various counties.
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A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for the Award of the Degree of Master of Science in Security Strategic Studies in the School of Law Arts & Social Sciences of Kenyatta University, November, 2022
Keywords
Multi-Agency Approach, International Boundaries Security, Kenya